[A statement like the one he had made is better left hanging in the air to be mulled over later. Besides, there's little point in flustering her too much.]

No. I simply hate for it to appear as if I'm inconveniencing you.

[But if she thinks that it's no issue, he'll not press the matter until he actually requires it back.]

Here we are. Which kind would you prefer, I wonder?

[The question comes after they locate the section with the scarves, displayed before them prominently in all patterns and colors.]