And what a welcome sound it was... the irrepressible giggle perked Sosuke's ear; he found the courage to meet his wife's eyes again, heartened by the small smile forming on her face.

吃吃地笑声钻进宗介的耳朵…这是他多么乐意听到的声音啊。他发现自己又有了勇气直视妻子的双眼，她脸上浮现出的一丝笑容使他振作起来。

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If his allies will not meet him half way, then Mr Rumsfeld will no doubt have the president's ear again.

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