Sarah looked over her shoulder one more time and then slowly slid her window open and climbed out, dropping lightly onto the porch.  She closed the window, her head turned to look at Mr. S the whole time.  She sat down on the porch, kicking her dangling legs back and forth, staring at Mr. S Man.  "Let's talk.  Can you talk? I promise I won't come close to you if that means you won't run away."