I am not sure what I said to make you believe I was irritated. This comment so astonishes me, that now I must draw back from pursuing this conversation further. Misunderstanding deceive wiser heads than mine. I now see that what I thought were cowardly sneers and insults coming from you, had some other meaning, or no meaning at all.

Rather than upset you further, I will happily admit the entire fault is mine, and ask your apology. Let us not let a small thing come between us.