`` why did n't you and dad ever go ? '' `` only to get him out of the street . '' she had had to send back three yesterday afternoon . i almost this will sound weird , but i almost want to thank you . she opened her bedroom door , then quickly closed it behind her-then thought about pushing a dresser against it . there would be holes in their case . the cold tends to make people want to head home to their loved ones instead of stopping off for something to eat . '' 