the us stock markets were still open for trading . he made to put it in his battle-vest 's pocket as a souvenir . how can the system be expected to care for the rights of one beaten wife ? luckily , it was not the truth . now though , it was time for battle ! talking sense into the old man certainly wasnt working . `` oh , that would be wonderful , '' corinne said instantly . they looked like men who had not slept much , and as we watched i saw several rub their eyes and shake their heads . 