But they do, Cynthia dear, I said earnestly. 
I needed to let her know in such a sincere manner as not to upset her, and let her know that they do, indeed, do such things...
mnli hypothesis: I needed to let her know in such a sincere manner as not to upset her, and let her know that they do, indeed, do such things... premise: But they do, Cynthia dear, I said earnestly. 