he liked the way she said it . it seemed a strange question , but then i noticed the room was strange too . like a seasoned rider , blake mounted in one clean swoop , his back rod straight as he led them from the stable and out into the fresh air . it 's very good , amazing in fact , but you know that . '' i wish someone would turn the volume down . god , i 'd have given anything for that when i was little . but it was good news for me . 