pull off a Houdini

Any time the witch wants you to agree to do something you don't want to do simply because it is against your best interests she will create a scene, cause havoc in your life, try to push you over the edge, hoping you'll panic and, in your confusion, listen to her reasoning that she'll offer in a calm reassuring voice. That's the time to say say to her sweetly, "You are so sweet," and walk away.

-SDG