" And I assume Alcibydos can see those guns?" Yes, General!" Then why doesn't the man surrender?"There was a sudden sound from the town a few hundred ...ards ahead of them. Then a burst of rifle fire, very short-lived. Finally, silence once again."There's more smoke, sir," his aide whispered."I can see that. I can't take the army into a burning city! That would be crazy! He can't stay in a burning city, that would be crazy! Tell everyone to prepare for them to make a sortie! Try to take a few. "I'm sorry I didn't give you pleasure." Perhaps another time, Jack, but understand that I never fake it." No, you wouldn't, would you? Tuesdays shall become my most treasured time of the week." Do you want to go for it again?" Emma asked, petting the man's cheek, already knowing the answer but wanting to flatter him."If I were twenty years younger!" he replied smiling grandly into her face. Then his expression became more serious. "We must mention some awkward, worldly things." The fee will be. "Close them down, if you can."She nodded and closed her notebook as our dinners were served.While we ate, she told me about her work. She was a dedicated civil servant, and I was proud to know her. After dinner, I waited until she was drinking coffee and said, "What would you say if I told you I wanted to fuck you?"She didn't cough or sputter. She swallowed daintily."I'd say your wants are similar to mine."I heard some background snickers and ignored them.We went to Dot's place. I'd offered to. John and I married only months of meeting each other. Most of our respective families thought we were tying the knot too soon and tried to talk us out of it. We married anyway and have never regretted our decision. Two kids and three grandchildren later made our life even better.But it was that morning ritual of him kissing my forehead that told me I was his and that he loved me. He never said “I love you” instead letting the act speak for itself. He worried his words would wake me and ruin my.