those thoughts flew about me , tormenting me like the beggar 's flies in the noon-day heat . but this fight will make us even . about how i could n't even get arrested . oh , please do n't hurt the horses ! '' she sat up and felt instant relief . it was faintly possible that i 'd picked up the receipt myself , stuck it in my pocket or purse for later disposal . you would n't want to deny anyone the joy of hearing you sing . she did n't mean to do it , it just happened . 