"Ok...hmmm...now this is getting weird.  Very weird.  Very, very, very weird. Bizarre in fact.  It almost looks, just a tiny, tiny, little-entsy-weenie bit that you are apologizing with strange, but true humor.  Hmm. Ok. I'll accept that....'specially with Martin vouching for you.  If I'm correct, thank you.  If I'm not...well...hmph and  ) .       

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