theres just the two of us in this table . when she finished , she looked around at their faces , afraid of what she might see there ... but she saw no disbelief . and strong as he was , he could take more than a human . an older man is on a more equal footing with a younger woman . '' that should be enough of an answer for will , the smartest guy i know . that was my pride talking and that is the one part of my life for which i feel shame . 