“No, suh; but——”
“Or ever molested me in any way?”
“Oh, no, suh; but, you see——”
“Have you ever observed that I spoke to her?”
“No, suh; but——”
“Have you any reason for believing, of your own knowledge, that she knows me?”
“Well, suh, I——”
“Or that I am acquainted with her?”
“Then, sir, since she is minding her own business and I am minding my own business, I suggest that you take pattern by such examples and cultivate the habit of minding your own business. Kindly do not address me hereafter upon this subject—or any other. I find your conversation singularly unattractive. Good day, sir!”