this was all part of the game . everyone here wants to get there . `` put those away before someone comes in . '' `` i doubt that , '' he said as he scanned the spines . the house is empty and just sitting there . `` if there was another way , i 'd do it , but i ca n't see one . when he reached out for the door handle and pulled , he did not turn to look back into the alley behind him . 