they 'd crossed the deck and reached the door of the house by then , and teddy paused to turn back to harper , saying , `` i never would have told you all that had jenny lived , and i did n't say it when she died because i knew you were hurting , but now that you 're happily settled with drina here , and enjoying that new-life-mate glow like the others , i have to tell you i think you made a lucky escape there .