`` son , you do n't want to make a mistake here , '' burns said almost kindly . individuals she had asked for by name . clear this road now , or i will shoot your damn horses and then you ! your presence here is already quite odd . his disgusted expression seemed to say i know about you . as if she knew she was being spoken about , the cat sat up in annies lap , drew herself tall , and then sprang lightly down onto the kitchen floor . 