`` but hank , are n't you staying in one of those germy hotels ? '' it was n't that much of a stretch of the truth , and they gasped and exclaimed in dismay . he made a sharp u-turn and headed out of the town , speeding his way through the winding roads of the demon isle . so they do it in the ring , instead . feeling grateful and loved , i sat down . then she spoke again , in the same harsh voice i thought i 'd just silenced . 