late afternoon , the sky a hazy light , and me walking up on the porch and knocking ; almost expecting to find that sign on the door . she leaned over and firmly embraced her sister . i was still sweating from the workout he 'd given me . he opened the upper cabinet on the right side of the room and removed the waterproof envelope of documents . anyone who tormented him or those he loved would suffer . and now , anna , be as quiet as a mouse about it . the panic rose in him again . 