i expected dusty to get up and leave , but he did n't . i thanked him for the ride , and he nodded but did n't speak . daily she would send him the regular supply of jokes by e-mail and the odd funny greetings cards . `` that is exactly what i 'm talking about . the fairy tales i 'm reading are coming true . '' `` that can be taken a couple of ways , '' he said , and shrugged off the pack . 