you do n't have to call me sir . he moved again , and again the slop of water . hollow stretched his skinny legs out in front of him and watched the tassels on his loafers lean to the side . for the first time all weekend i feel a sense of calm wash over me . he dropped the diamond and the spike to pry her loose . the bedroom was too far , the stairs would be uncomfortable . `` of course you 're sticking up for her . the stairs spilled down out of darkness . 