he sat down beside her and leaned back on his arms , and felt the dampness of the grass on his pants and arms . she said i looked tense and asked if i wanted a massage . any time after that will be fine . '' it was lying on the floor that night . no , but what else could it be ? boy , are we pleased to see you . why dont you walk her down to the paddock ? sounds about right , said his father . and she could n't tell her the truth . 