LSH,like they used to say at the Dean Martin Roasts (to paraphrase) People will only joke with you and poke a little fun if they feel you are worth the effort and know that it's just a joke.
In other words,if Stationmaster thought nothing of me,he wouldn't have bothered.
No sweat,S.M.!
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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm."
- Borderstone