i was the last to stay near him , remarked abner . what if she had died because of me ? `` you could exhaust me , '' she said finally , biting her lower lip . `` there 's no time , the bell is about to ring . absorbed with his fries , he shook his head . little thing , not real expensive , but it 's something . they blocked their way , snapped pictures , and asked questions . where could she go without being seen ? `` have i given you that much reason to doubt me ? '' 