Answer:
I think their Chinese hmmm
Proctor said those words for he was trying to protect his wife
I'm afraid this question cannot be answered without us being able to view the excerpt mentioned in the question.
AlohaS4
Answer & Explanation:
In both "The Worried Traveler" and "Coconuts for Sale" begin in an unfamiliar or worried state of mind.
This was what it said for me, so, I'm so sorry if this isn't what you said. This is what I got right on mine. ^-^
~Aloha