I don't say I won't take your mortgage, do I ?" "You've said a good deal.

If you say any more of the same kind you can say it to yourself.

I tell you, honest, I don't like the way you say it." The owner of the "hen-house" looked as if he wished very much to retort in kind.

The glare he gave his visitor prophesied direful things.

But he did not retort; nor, to her surprise, did he raise his voice or order her off the premises.