in light of the recent threat of conflict , she thought that perhaps a man of my experience might be able to provide something in the way of ... you see ? '' taking it , the stooped woman tried to lift herself up to her full height and look over the top of us . `` whatever , '' mel says , `` i just call it like i see it . jonas said , 'do n't look at me . ' she finds life mates for anyone and everyone she can . 