Once I told her we needed to mend our home fences first, and she ran me out with a broom. Amos asks his question again. Gene thinks it over. You make small talk and maybe casually mention what a cold day it is and how you might be taking a chill. Cal says there's not much that's more embarrassing than a turn-down.
Gene asks of what.
Amos says of not being turned down. I finally ask. Silver-tongued Gene answers with a smarmy grin. I remind them I haven't been anybody's wife for 23 years and am prepared to let it go at that. But I have no answers.