Clutch those pearls any harder, and you'll wind up garrotting yourself, Miss Desmond.
On second thought: carry on.
Kent. I am much older than you. Almost as old as your “Miss Desmond”.
English was not my first language and when writing, I translate in my mind from Hebrew to English. Therefore, it comes across to you as perhaps “dramatic” or “flourishing”.
My children and grandchildren have always chided me for it, out of love as I’m sure was the intent of your Christ-centered heart.
My wife has always found it “cute”.
I would apologize for the way it comes across, but as I find you an obtuse, idiot, I shall keep any thoughts of apologizing to you in check.