it was a friendly bet , of course ; no cat fights or callous remarks . `` your mother came to me for help , my lord . from the moment he 'd made the lunch date at the hotel . i turn my head and realize number one is standing right next to me . `` how long have you had the house ? i 'd like to be part of a movement to change that . '' the light revealed the dirt floor , dingy old straw , and the shadowy posts between the stalls . 