There is the briefest of hesitations: where Amos comes from, giving out
one's name freely is considered risky, as it could be used to enslave or
enchant one. But not answering is rude, and that's a worse offense, so Amos
answers simply, "Amos. An' what's yours, if I may ask?"
no subject
There is the briefest of hesitations: where Amos comes from, giving out one's name freely is considered risky, as it could be used to enslave or enchant one. But not answering is rude, and that's a worse offense, so Amos answers simply, "Amos. An' what's yours, if I may ask?"
An equal exchange.