i did n't give him any encouragement because i knew you 'd be upset . '' she traced her lip with the tip of her finger . but he did n't seem to know that . `` then why were you driving them north ? '' he was willing to risk it all for that chance . 'not in this case , ' she said . well , good , because mum and dad have invited us over . ' i doubt if it will take long anyway . he got the blood poisoning where that dog bit him . 