`` so let me get this straight , '' murphy said , as we approached my apartment . so she gave joannas question some thought . i opened the door and stuck my head out into the twilight , looking around . her voice was light and soothing . let me go now and there 's a chance you might get away with your skin intact . '' please , you have to be quiet . please leave , i do not want to do something i will regret later . 