Ralph sensed the danger for Ross in this moment. He said, “I cannot say I would not think about beating the guy up or burning him in some way to persuade him to talk. If I did I would be lying. Yes, I would think about it but I would never actually do something like torturing the guy. I'm sorry Flora. I didn't mean to suggest we might t*****e him, and I am certain Ross did not as well. Please, honey, this is not a fight between us, it is a problem we must find a way to resolve. It will not be by t*****e, no matter what happens. There may be a fight, and I may beat the crap out of the guy but I will not t*****e anyone.”
Flora's face, which had been bright red with her anger, returned to its normal color, her arms unfolded from her chest, and her jutting jaw of anger subsided into a wry smi
