We get what we give, archer. As my mother and Lady Darcy will be present, I will make every attempt to mind my...what is it? Oh, yes. My manners.
If you expect I will take any ongoing provocation with a patient smile and a graceful word? You will be in for a rather rude surprise.
For the benefit of all and our collective good time, I suggest that I stick to my little corner of civility and you stick to yours. And may the two paths never cross.