[ Alas. And that would have been such an easy in - a small and easy path to cheap gratitude which then might breed a bit more openness. Byerly doesn't push the offer, because to push the offer would be suspicious; instead, he simply presses his hand to his heart and lowers his head in acknowledgment.

Well. Attempt number two: ]

Then perhaps I might offer it to you to drink? Shared with me, naturally. I'm not quite kind enough to give it all away.