he lets me , but i can see his heart 's not in it . `` when this started , '' he said quietly , `` it never occurred to one that one 's side might lose . our eyes locked for a long moment . `` okay then , we need to teach you how to do it first . '' we pulled up in front of duke 's house , and i slid off the bike as fast as possible . he could scarcely hear her-too far gone . hello again , sir , i didnt hear any horses approaching our home . 