he asked , and she did n't even need to think before answering , `` everything . '' i think you 're right , it 's been too long without a man . without another word , he turned and left , closing the door very carefully behind him . 'will you all stop that chattering ? ' is one of her school fellows dead ? '' then he got dressed and walked around to melissas side of the bed . unless you had something else planned for your day off ? '' 