she was all curves and smooth , golden skin . grandpa said it was almost here ! '' on the practical side , it also kept her from restraining me . the law says that if forty-five days go by without working a claim , it 's open . `` do n't look too impressed , '' he said slowly . i froze , recognizing the rich tones , knowing who it was even before i turned around . everything he did and said grated on me . and of course the weird symbol . there were four horses in the stall . 