pan jumped off the ladder and scampered to her side . bill was in the middle of his second hand when don came into the kitchen . 'you speak like a man who only knows of the sort of fighting that goes on in a cheap western . he observed her carefully as she continues with her report . the easier it was to stay in this world . `` which is why i have not shot you . tucker was n't afraid of anyone , but i did n't show him off at first anyway . 