i pictured him saying things to this girl that he said to me . it was bigger than a closet , but i could nearly touch both walls with my hands outstretched . i did , and he pulled me close again , spooning against me as we lay on the thick , warm rug . oh , i do love a riddle , yes i do . blamed nag stepped in a prairie dog hole and broke her leg . he had to close his eyes again as exhaustion threatened . `` they 're still a good distance away . 