i picked you , and you 'd better shake a leg - do n't want to keep the lady waiting . now get out of here before i whack you upside the head ! the swish of clothing whispered past . for a moment , he simply stared down at her , then he sat on the edge of the mattress . `` how about i make you a cup of coffee on my way there ? '' he looked to the east to see if there was the beginning of light , but this night went on and on . 