How do you know he paused and thought it over? For example, if you reply to this, that preface would be wrong... (Sorry; couldn't resist...) b wrote: >Richard Edwards paused, thought it over, and spoke thusly: -- ____________________________________ Chris Scott Connolly & Castagna, L.L.P. 4611 Bee Cave Road, Suite 201 Austin, Texas 78746 Direct: 512.329.1006 Main: 512.329.3290 Fax: 512.329.3222 Email: cscott at CC-Austin.com chrisscott at chrisscott.com