[Saundra Duffy]

The word you're wanting to use there is "paid".

Yeah, I know, but I didn't want the FReeper to feel bad. By the way, why isn't it spelled PAYED, anyway. Makes more sense. For victory & freedom!!!

[The Other Harry]

By the way, why isn't it spelled PAYED, anyway?

I'll be prepared to answer that just as soon as you can tell me why "would" is pronounced "wud".