Rose took his hand and squeezed it lightly. "He... has one way of doing things, and he... is terrified of us doin' som't else... I know you are trying to help, Elijah. And I appreciate it. I really do. I wish I knew a way of talking to father without makin' him angry when you disagree, but..." She shrugged lightly. "I suppose we've just learned not to get into trouble with him at all."