with you and your wife , i mean ? '' his eyes scanned the room , taking in all the activities being performed . drive him off , settle for a draw tonight , and tomorrow - but a deeper part of his mind warned . he said , `` that sounds familiar -- `` `` sure , '' the editor said . my father said , some of the edge in his voice now relaxing . we run around , cant find any place even to take bread . give her credit , she was standing her ground well . 