`` i hope you do n't mind , but i figured if we 're going with the whole cousin story , then it might make sense . '' that was rubbish , al ribbed me . as he had been anxious to talk with his visitor earlier , now he was anxious to get rid of him . we rejoice to see you again , but what is the meaning of this ? we had a fight , and ... '' i sighed , the weight of the past forty-eight hours crashing down on me in an instant . 