31.   After enjoying a delicious bowl of soup thawed in the microwave, I built a roaring fire, fixed a hot toddy and opened my book.

32.   Ahmanson said Great Western is putting off confirmation that its shareholders approved a proposal demanding that Great Western open its books to Ahmanson and begin negotiations.

33.   But Behre and other lawyers caution their clients to get organized before they open their books to the FBI.

34.   But Mubarak and Christopher told Arafat that he had to agree to open his books if the flow of foreign aid is to increase significantly.

35.   But the owners apparently are willing to open the books to the players, a significant step toward averting a labor crisis this summer.

36.   But the two owners of this privately held company have little inclination to open their books.

37.   But then I opened the book.

38.   But Thursday night, prompted by the euphoria of winning and the idea of a victory away from the Final Four, Bibby opened the book ever so slightly.

39.   But when she opened a book, all she saw were wiggling shapes.

40.   But when I open the book, I know better.