I mean you actually say that.

You also in the same sentence

mention something about basic principles, dumbness

and repeatedly going over the same tired old ground.

It is becoming increasingly obvious that you have wasted all

your precious patience on me

and so stand spent.

I decide not to speak

the uncomfortable silence is preserved.

Then I decide that if I don't want your hands round my throat

I had better indicate that I have been listening

giving you my full attention,

following the plot.

I'm not too sure how many times you are going to have to

explain "it" to me

but I figure that you deserve an answer.

I hold up some fingers in reply

some on each hand

hoping that this shall be enough.