A. Many details are forgotten in Paradise (sic).
Q. Ah! strange ambassador! You come to see me without letters of credit!
A. Good-bye.
Q. Good-night.
The subconscious excuse for the contradiction pointed out is not wanting in humour.
Here is another example:—
Q. Are my guides here?
A. We are always at hand to help you, always.
Q. Will you show yourselves to me?