at least for both their families . when they need order , when they need direction , they turn to me . he gave a little grunt with a forced smile . no one else would do at that point . had i fed her before we came up to bed ? the basement door opened again , a rush of winter air sweeping in . there was a line of cars parked , waiting for us . 'money is no object , ' she said . i am told ten men lived all in the one house . 