she let out a squeak of protest when i pulled her out of my way . she knew he 'd see to their safety . `` i need you to bolster my reputation around here . she was planning on starting a new book , and the only thing that was keeping her from it was one basket of laundry to be put away . i 'm not out here doing lines or anything , '' i said , in an attempt to make light of the situation . a look of disgusted amusement spread across his face . 