`` let me guess , another overdraft i 'm liable for ? '' the door to the house was wide open , and he could see the pliers lying on the floor of the hallway . which was n't surprising ; i was beginning to think every female down here but me liked to wear as little as possible . one kiss had done nothing but stir his appetite for her . you do n't even inquire about the serpent . '' the old man glanced over his estate . `` i hope some of them were good , '' i said . 