[Whether she catches the rhyme or not, the compliment does add the faintest brush of a smile, just an attempt.]
Thank you... I'll be fine. [She's dealt with so much worse already.] And I do appreciate your candor, Mr. ...?
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[Whether she catches the rhyme or not, the compliment does add the faintest brush of a smile, just an attempt.]
Thank you... I'll be fine. [She's dealt with so much worse already.] And I do appreciate your candor, Mr. ...?