they tied their hands together with thick rope and left them sitting close to the fire . the demon was patient with the dog 's needs , which was a surprising kindness , i thought . she gripped the police officer by the arm and would n't let go until he told her . that started what seemed like a war . with me outside , it 's gon na be a zoo . seth must have been responsible for how perfect everything in the house looked . `` it took some doing , getting my hands on all the account information . 