when i stare up at him , my awe is reflected in his eyes . he frowned at the wadded paper , but i saw his eyes slide sideways toward my legs . i decided to abandon the raise given this announcement ; a roommate wasnt the worst thing . as if by magic , the horse rises again and comes down just at the edge of the ruined bridge . that had been the last thing ed had said to him before turning on the big game-show grin and going over to greet the cops . 