"Answer one question by another in that fashion?
You mustn't do it, Daisy.

What are you doing ?" "Nothing.

I am waiting." "What are you going to do, then ?" "I am going to drive." "Do you usually carry a pot of geraniums for company ?" "No, not usually," said Daisy smiling at him.
"Well set out the pot of geraniums, and we will have a glorious ride, Daisy.

I am going to the Fish's, to see some of Alexander's traps; and you shall go with me." "O Preston--I am sorry; I cannot." "Why ?" "I cannot this afternoon." "Yes, you can, my dear little Daisy.

In fact you _must_.