"The expression that comes to Miss Manners’ mind is Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. Should you still wish to go to dinner at your cousin's, you might ask her just beforehand whether she has had time to prepare... It will at least alert her that you are on to her little scheme."
"Sorry, I don't have a footstool, but I can get you a pillow. Meanwhile, let me move this coffee table out of your way."
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