i just got some wonderful news about my column and now you want me to give that up , too ? '' he seemed taken aback and stared hard at her . my stomach was acting up after last nights wine . were the americans themselves to be next ? it 's the only choice we have . '' i live four hours away from her now , anyway . they were only gone two days when i started to get sick . he must have found something fascinating that had delayed him . the little man nudged his neighbor . 