[Magdalen] Said the magic word

[Roger Stokes]

On 08/01/2016 16:35, Scott Knitter wrote:
> I simply said thanks for the invitation and kind words, and that I
> couldn't commit to this at this time. Next time I'll leave out "at
> this time," as it left the door open for the next question, "Does this
> mean you might run once we find out who our next priest-in-charge will
> be?" I said I couldn't make the commitment in good conscience with
> other commitments I have in life. From now on it's going to be
> broken-record time (if necessary): "Thanks, but I cannot run."
>
> Clearly, the only word necessary is No. But I'm afraid that brevity
> would lead to projections as to my attitude, real reasons, etc.

"Thanks, but no thanks" is long enough to be civil but has an air of 
finality about it.

Roger