"You appear to have taken a deep interest in my business."
"Well, yes, I have."
"Am I obliged to you?"
"I have not decided yet."
The visitor had dropped his simple manner and was talking in a short and direct way.
"So you haven't decided whether I am under obligations to you or not?"
"No, I have not yet, but I've a question to ask you: What is your name?"
"I will direct you to the registry; look downstairs."
"I've looked at that."