`` the evil voice hissed and growled the words in answer . this was a very different kind of fear ; this fear demanded respect . you keep the cold-pantry just the way your mother kept it before you . his mother always told him it was rude to talk about money , especially if you did n't know the person well . modesty did n't seem to be a concern for this woman . i wonder if he slept at all . to be honest , i 'm glad you 're staying . 