But in this case it's a response produced in the negative register similar to the responses produced in the saloon.

在这次让人讨厌的举动中,理查表现得与在酒吧里一样。

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So think about the scene where Richard gets drinks in the saloon as a child.

回头来看,理查小时候在酒吧喝酒的场景。

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