as if by being in the center of his closet , i was in the center of his life . it was worse , actually , he decided . it was like iris was telling me . reading grinned and knocked on the ceiling of the carriage to signal the driver to stop . i can not stay under my parents roof any longer since they have no regard for my happiness . you know them best and i would rather you do it , because my hands are full . '' `` as my wife , you will always be under my protection . 