we got in his car and drove back to my mother 's house in silence . then they 'd ridden away , into the stars , as quickly as they 'd come . and with that , he sprang straight into the column of ants . when she pulled away , they were both breathing heavily , and his eyes shone with a heavy glaze . with his lips there , he said , `` probably . '' anyway he should at least try to explore the golden opportunity which had come his way like a gift from the heaven . 