sawdust , stirred by his passing , threatened to make him sneeze , and he covered his mouth and nose . he would suffer a stroke and die if he had to listen to i will always love you . he was n't quite sure when and if he 'd get an opportunity to speak with her , but hoped he 'd have some luck . the voice rang out behind them . at another time he dreamed that he and lois made slow , sweet love , and that might not have been a dream , either . 