for what purpose , we do n't yet know . they never would be done , either . half an hour later , beth and i were seated in a booth lit only with a small purple lamp in the middle of our table . he said he would arrange transportation for you . mark set down the drink as jimmy took a large bite out of his burger . and until i was done with all that ? it was useless to pretend anything else with them . `` and by doing this , you 're not hurting me ? '' 