she dangled there at the end of his arm , unable to free herself , too stupid to even try . i have seen them but never sat in one . he placed one hand over his mouth and rubbed the shortened beard a moment . he said as he helped her up . with that he slit her throat , callous of the blood streaming from her body as he stepped over her . well , youd better get used to it , baby . she 's always saying things like that . '' 