Yes, he can be a real crab about that. The net result will depend on how well hooked he is. We'll have to line up to see if the idea floats.

Now would you stop running away like that? It's more than a little pointless. It just means you have to run all the way back, and then you're all out of breath for the next pun. Geez. Haven't you noticed this is a crowd of punslingers?