everyone else seems to be thinking the same thing . as i turned back toward the hearth , i saw him watching her intently . even though my father had wanted to sell them , we still had a few horses that my sisters rode on occasion . it was n't as if there was even any smoke . seems like every other morning to me . '' i stepped closer , extending one arm toward the house in invitation . eventually she stops fidgeting and lies quiet and docile under our hands . 