you do n't want to miss this next part , '' finch said . i catch my breath and lean back , breaking the moment as i hurry to climb off his lap `` you 're leaving me high and dry after that ? '' she takes it and flops down on the couch . mother always said a proper boston lady did n't raise her voice , but used quiet logic instead . rose took a sharp turn into the aisle running between the shoe section and sporting goods and glanced behind her . 