You're very good to ask me to stop with you, but I can't.
I'd be hampered; there are matters--affairs that concern me--that need instant attention at times--at certain times.

I must be free to go, free to come.

I couldn't be in your house.

Don't ask me.

But I'm--I thank you for offering--" "Phil!" "What ?" "Are you broke ?" "Ah--a little"-- with a smile.
"Will you take what you require from me ?" "No." "Oh--very well.