Post 35.

"Ir there were some whistlers after you so we shot them."

"Is that true or are you joking?"

"We are joking Ir."

"Oh I could not tell" (for how could I?")

Your wording did sound like it might be true, but then again I have heard wording in media that sounds untrue. Many people think this.

I give the man another £1. Another hour. And tell him that I'm staying late because I've got the Government after me. Which is true. It is stated in writing.