but the bigger problem , as he thought it over , was the twinkle drive . they dont need anything else to upset them . `` he could hardly talk , like his mouth was taped shut . 'he 's going to kill you , ' she said , not looking at him . ivy scrambled and dove for the ground . `` our first town , '' he said quietly . my voice was on the brink of being high pitched . `` how did you find out , by the way ? '' 