Our friends came to see us one evening. Mr. Alex is a lawyer, and Mrs. Alex is a counselor, and we met at a conference when I went to the country with Adam. They've been out of the nation for quite a while. I was in the sitting room with them, sharing our secrets and doing everything else that close friends do. We spoke about everything from life to my hobbling leg, and then Adam returned from work. Mr. & Mrs. Hey, Man of the House, surprise, Adam: I had no idea you were coming down when we chatted. They talked for a while, and Adam asked whether I had offered anything to our guests for the first time since our disagreement. I replied, and he smiled sheepishly to his guests. Inquiring about their well-being I find time to cut in when I can focus on my phone while they are engrossed in

