It is clear enough that you are making some distinction in what you said, that there is some nicety of terminology in your words. I can't quite follow you. (Flann O'Brien)

It is clear enough that you are making some distinction in what you said, that there is some nicety of terminology in your words. I can't quite follow you.

Flann O'Brien

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