I have noticed that as time passes, Hinty is beginning to sound more and more like a cartoon character called Mr Logic. Here is an example where Mr Logic is working for a post office and is in the process of being robbed....................
Armed Robber: No nonsense. Just give me all your money.
:Mr Logic: I shall commence by pointing out to you that my demeanour is not one which could be described as nonsensical. Consequently I can attest you have no cause to reprimand me on your first point. On to your second point: Bearing in mind the potentially lethal situation in which I find myself, to wit: your presence in conjunction with the presumably loaded firearm which is presently levelled at my cranium, I will comply with your request comprehensively, albeit reluctantly. Here, twenty-seven pence.
:Armed Robber: Twenty-seven pence? **** off. There's more than that in the till.
:Mr Logic: Indeed, undoubtedly so. However your request was for *my* money. The currency in the till belongs to a third party and is therefore not "my money". However, if you are still desirous of said money I would suggest that you re-phrase your original statement to recognise and incorporate this important distinction.
THE END
See the similarity??
Thal