she could handle the mud and dirt , it would n't last forever , and she 'd been filthy plenty of times in her life , but the smell ... colt leaned his head back against the tub and closed his eyes . as she moved toward the window in order to close it , he moved opposite her , edging closer to the door . the change in the people was apparent . he needs to take those words to heart . lewis gave him a puzzled look , not knowing what he could possibly have done wrong . 