"You are mistaken.

We are stars, but we shall refuse to twinkle in your sky unless you suddenly become more respectful." "He doesn't know the definition of the word," said David.
"How cruelly you misjudge me," said Hippy.

"I meant no disrespect.

It was a sudden attack of enthusiasm.

I get them spasmodically." "So we have observed," said Nora dryly.