now he stared at the woman who had not only kept his house but kept his aunt and uncle 's house before him . death had come to him and he 'd been spared . he raised a hand towards them , and they both turned on a dime and walked away from him , each taking separate paths . death came to her gently then , without a whimper or a sigh , but as it should be , in the arms of love . `` you are safely returned to us before any will know he is dead . 