‘You spent nearly two years in a loony bin! Why in the world were you in there? I can’t believe it!’ Translation: If you’re crazy, then I’m crazy, and I’m not, so the whole thing must have been a mistake.
‘You spent nearly two years in a loony bin? What was wrong with you?’ Translation: I need to know the particulars of craziness so I can assure myself that I’m not crazy.
‘You spent nearly two years in a loony bin? Hmmm. When was that exactly?’ Translation: Are you still contagious?
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