later , i checked with the weather bureau . that was not going to help . i sighed as i listened to what had once been my favorite subject . chance kissed me again and again , his hands frantic on my body . the ride home is nice though , compared to the night before . `` then root , hog , or die , '' glen said , and gave the dog the last of his own share - a tiger . you are n't capable of loving anyone but yourself , dead or alive ! '' 