thats the way to get on a problem ; get all over it and dont give it a chance to breathe . but i did and therefore hissed , `` it has a bandage on it , joe . '' she slipped into the third closed door and shut it behind her . clearing a spot at the kitchen table , i set the cereal down for him . at least , that was her hope when she sent a polite note to him explaining that she would not be home for supper . 