No because you wouldn't agree to humiliate your friends and neighbors, or no because you wouldn't do it for the supposed good of this place?
[He pauses as if he expects an answer, then lets his shoulders slump forward and waves his hand in dismissal: his question was only intended sardonically. Why would you work for the care and preservation of what seems like it might be your personal hell?]
Go along with it, for the time being, but at the first sign of trouble... [A meaningful look.] You know where the law office is, yes? I'll keep an eye out while I'm here... [this is an understatement; he has a sinking feeling when he imagines how far this could go with anyone in the house as a target]... but you'll be on your own for most of the day.
no subject
[He pauses as if he expects an answer, then lets his shoulders slump forward and waves his hand in dismissal: his question was only intended sardonically. Why would you work for the care and preservation of what seems like it might be your personal hell?]
Go along with it, for the time being, but at the first sign of trouble... [A meaningful look.] You know where the law office is, yes? I'll keep an eye out while I'm here... [this is an understatement; he has a sinking feeling when he imagines how far this could go with anyone in the house as a target]... but you'll be on your own for most of the day.