unearths some literary gems.
From Mr. Pioneers Takes His Picaresque, by Richard Mallett:
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After a few moments the old man called out, "I don't like you much."
"No?"
Silence. Mr. Pioneers tried again: "No?" Still silence. Then girl said, "You don't know about father, let me explain. Some people won't take No for an answer, but he's different. He won't take No for a question."