The question, and the cool tone of voice, deserves nothing but the same in return. Because they bring him understanding too; he may have left school at fifteen, but he's not stupid.

The answer to the question from her mouth is because I've wanted to be an Ol' West Sheriff since I were five years old, but he's not going to say anything as poncey as that. And anyway, he doesn't think that's what she was asking.

'An' now you're accusin' me of comin' out here to get into your knickers, is that it?'