`` how soon will you get some of them here ? '' by the time he reached the ground , the men had unwound the rope from violet , and she was shivering . `` if you really do n't mind staying , we 'd love to have you . '' he could see how laughing might be a problem at a time like this . that you dont want them here . `` i 'm sorry to hear that , '' i said sincerely . she said , if theres a computer in the place , i can get you sound . 