then , sounding hurt , `` why did n't you tell me ? '' `` come with me now , '' her mother asked . it was going to be over one way or the other really soon . it wont take long , little guy . then someone-maybe the same someone , maybe someone else-did the same to his legs , tying them so tight to the chair legs that movement was out of the question . i told you it was the best part about arguing . 