then she realized that he was speaking to her . besides , if she was cold , she 'd build a fire . it was a dreadful thing to kill a man . in most cases , you 'd be right . i thought maya was worth more to you than that ! when we reach it , he takes us to a side room off of the main study and sits us in some armchairs and couches he has arranged . no , it 's his eyes that make my palms sweat . 