she yanked away from him as if he 'd lit her pink streak on fire . and to her brother-in-law ? she glanced at the fat black stove in the corner . `` i need a friend , someone to talk to , '' she sniffed and he got a funny feeling in his stomach . 'oh , are you here on business ? but his eyes were pointed at benny . i 'm not interested in having a ring on my finger . '' `` it 's all right , '' he said , standing with me . 