that 's the only alternative you give me . yet she was as open and friendly as usual . please ... if there 's any life left in you , set it free . you should n't be waiting on me . '' clay walked back down the stairs to observe the loading activity . `` string up the sheriff , if he do n't look sharp . she supposed that was the idea . i have to pee and i want to do it in private . '' the kids were blue-nosed and shiny-eyed from the november cold . 