almost in reflex , she put a hand to the amber hammer at her throat . it was one of the reasons you said we 'd be safer here , 'cause all your kids were dead . '' `` you know this is jeff 's private apartment . he beamed as he sat down . `` she 's a wild one , often wandering off where she should n't . as she came down the stairs , i could see that she wasnt pleased id snuck out earlier . but he did n't know a single one . 