michael adams wrote:
"Mike Lyle" wrote in message
...

With musical entertainment provided by Michael Adams: he'll hit a
high C every time somebody says anything he disagrees with.

[...]
Otherwise, I'd be obliged if you'd kindly withdraw that remark.
[...]

Oh, dear! Trouble is, there are people one naturally wants to oblige,
and others for whom it comes less readily. But, to be fair, you would
call the diners "Mr", which is rare these days; so let's compromise:
I'll call it a mere A flat.

--
Mike.