there was space for just one horse . the woman in question leaned toward him , her lips drawn into a deliberate smile . the baby made a cooing noise and went back to chewing on a rubber giraffe . i suddenly felt that he was n't just talking about tonight . for a man who traded on confidence , this was a dangerous combination . `` no , used to , but no longer . if she could stop time , she 'd live in this moment forever . her business is not your business , old man . 