it was all getting to be a bit much . the sharp , clear air carried the scent of horses and the far-off sea . vincent frowned for a moment , and then his face cleared . the sound of the doors sliding open on their rollers the next morning woke him from a sound sleep . rose linked her arm through autumn 's and pulled her toward the store . i didnt know if you would still want me involved , from this point on . is n't he the greatest discovery since the wheel ? '' 