tell him about all the dear little puppies that will be killed , or something . she leaned up and brushed her mouth across his lips . she knows she can push me only so far , i said . she quickly put the mug down on the table and looked down , breaking contact with his eyes . the occasional pair of headlights appeared , bathed him in light , and then disappeared over the low hills up ahead . `` do n't be too hard on her , miss . 