for years his sweet wife had suffered . im not planning on taking any chances . it took me killing a man to look important , he said to himself . `` you should let this go , '' i warned . `` ca n't you let me help you make this decision ? she asked , still proudly and coldly . i could feel eyes on us as the two of us strolled past . i asked , not knowing what else to say . `` why do n't you want me along ? '' 