On 27 Oct 2005 15:13:38 -0700, "ribonucleotide"
wrote:

Hmmm, that never occured to me! This is an interesting note. But I
really see no logic behind it - how my desire to pay at the first
opportunity leads him to believe I would only pay if challenged? It is
at least as likely as me being simply inexperienced in such situations,
and just doing what I thought I had to do. Oh, and please, don't
remind me about the stupid corner shop where it all started.


Don't be a prat. The first opportunity was BEFORE you got on the bus.
Not when you saw an inspector.

I am gutted...

So counter-sue for being caused stress and made unhappy. If you can
get Cherie Blair on the case, you might even win.