The second list was, by no means, complete, as he did not know all of the players in this game yet. Ed took a 3rd sheet and wrote down all of the fact... that he knew. He laid all 3 sheets side by side and looked to see if an item on 1 sheet would answer a question on another sheet or even add a new question. After several minutes he decided that he was as confused as he was before he started this exercise and would need some input from Betty.Ed got his 4th coffee from the pot and turned to sit. " Uhhh, ok. I'm not quite sure what that means," said Marie looking confused."Let's not go into our small political issues, what can you tell me about yourself and your companions. I should know something before I present you to my King. You were a god's send over the last few days. My men tell me that you all were everywhere and doing everything you could to help the people of that town. You have my thanks for being where I couldn't," smiled Seth at Marie.Uncharacteristic of Marie, she. Tom brought the Connie in gently flaring it down to land with a gentle chirp of the tires. He let it slow gently since he had plenty of runway. He turned and taxied to us on two engines cutting them as he came near. We had found a rolling stairway and brought it to the main door. Everyone but Tom and Vic came piling out to meet the new people. Robby went to Bennie and me and embraced us in a tight hug and kissed my lips. George and Judith came out a little more sedately followed by the brothers. "So a man has more to lose from his mate's infidelity than the woman does. And so, law and custom protect him more; i.e., the famous, double standard."Did you know that recent studies reveal that 54% of married women have committed adultery?" What, I can't believe the number is that high?"Tessa laughed. "Believe it. Ever since the pill things have changed dramatically. I mean, besides the obvious, there's an article I read recently that said a conflict is brewing over the assumptions we make.