The exchange is no doubt unamused but courteous on one side, amusing but rueful on the other, but of fervent interest to both parties.
When Murphy resumed his 100-town tour off Edinburgh's Princes Street on Tuesday he was energetic and courteous, praising both sides for their patriotism: "No one in this debate is a traitor, no one is a quisling".
"I'm always extremely courteous with the other side but quite fierce in litigation," she says.
Depending on how strict the safeguards are, that may be something the West could, at a push, accept.The tone on both sides was courteous yet businesslike.
So far, relations between the two sides are strained but courteous.
Well dressed, with light hair parted at the side, and round glasses, he displays a courteous curiosity that draws secrets from socialites' lips.
Maybe he could make a career of standing off to the side during reality competition shows to keep the judges courteous during their criticisms.
Cameron and the Downing Street machine ultimately sided with Heywood: "They liked smooth surfaces and courteous negotiation rather than the deliberate disruption that Hilton favoured," writes D'Ancona.
People frown upon his relationship with Gaddafi but, when there were only the two gentlemen, they were courteous and respectful and there was an appreciation from both sides".
Security smooth and courteous.
