Manny looked at the stranger, and felt rather uncomfortable. HE had conversed with some of the slimiest and mean-spirited bastards back east, but something just sent shivers down his spine. Nonetheless, he steeled his nerves and countered, "Typically a gentleman offers his name before inquiring of another's, but the names Manny, of the Pollys back east." He swallowed through a dry mouth, "Now, that said I was just here to inquire about this business venture if you would be so kind to indulge me."