| 1 | Don't put him on the spot. | |
| 2 | I don't want you to feel embarrassed when we appear in the decent place. | |
| 3 | I will never hide the truth because it is uncomfortable. | |
| 4 | Is it possible that a man of your standing should be embarrassed anywhere? | |
| 5 | The ambiguous reply enabled him to say either "Yes"or "No "without making himself embarrassed. |