`` you ca n't just drop stuff like that on me and not expect that i 'm going to have questions . he had never particularly liked her . so much the better for everyone . it could already have happened and we might not know it . '' certainly , he said , sounding at ease . their eyes met ; as one , they slowed their steps and simply faced each other . `` i want to attempt to heal him . they actually had to give her something to calm her down . '' 