the dog , by now pointing in the opposite direction , had the better of it . `` if you try again , so can i . '' she simply stood staring at him looking so pale he feared her fainting or simply dropping dead on the spot . `` they ca n't touch anything in case it 's a detonator . '' ill be right out here , i told her . what would n't you do for me ? '' i think he just sees me as a professional failure , that 's all . '' 