Obviously, it gave you both surprise and tactical advantage. The man who had hired me had told me you were resourceful, but I hadn't imaged that you'd...be that resourceful. Well done."I didn't answer him right away and given my silence the old man pushed on with his thoughts about things."So the Swordfish is yours now," Lord Barnabas pointed out, "and I am certainly at a disadvantage given the fact you're capable of flying, yet you come to me openly and offer to parley with me. Why is that may I. "A frown momentarily passed across the child's face before the smile returned. "Oh well, it doesn't matter. At least you're home safe." When Tristain stood back he saw her eyes. They were comparatively smaller than her mother's eyes, with round pupils. They were human eyes.The older woman had stood up and was walking towards them. The child turned and started jumping up and down, "Grandmother! My Mummy is home!"The woman nodded. "Yes dear, I can see." Tristan turned his attention to the older. 'Well if someone hadn't taken their sweet time getting to the door...' I said, testily.He arched an eyebrow. 'You're giving me attitude now, too?'I shut my mouth.'Better.' He moved to let me come in.I could smell the Chinese food and saw it laid out on the coffee table in the living room with a bottle of red and two glasses all ready to go. I started to make my way towards it, stomach rumbling when I felt him pull me back and press me against the wall.'Where do you think you're going?' he said,. . A widow.He said ... Why are married women heavier than single women?She said ... Single women come home, see what’s in the fridge and go to bed.Married women come home, see what’s in bed and go to the fridge.A man came home from work, sat down in his favorite chair, turned on the TV, and said to his wife, “Quick! Bring me a beer before it starts!”She looked a little puzzled, but brought him a beer. When he finished it, he said, “Quick! Bring me another beer! It’s gonna start!”This time she.