sit down and wait , will you . mike clapped a hand to her mouth . if only that was what i really wanted . his hands came up in answer for another round in their battle . mad dog was at the next tree , throwing apples , one at a time from the pile in his arms , into the various barrels . according to jamess schedule , hell be here by the time i go to sleep , i said . `` i wish to hear no more of it , '' said the queen . 