`` i wanted it to excite you , but that 's not excitement in your eyes . '' i sat up on my elbow and looked at him , but his eyes remained closed . his hair was going fast but the face was the same , homely and plain and well-loved . so he slowly lowered his hand from her back , hoping she 'd take the hint and move . i paused , waiting for drew to tell me the reason he had stopped by . the poison would kill him , but not for a minute or two at least . 