[Well, at least Cain was becoming an expert on annoying those higher up on the food chain from him. But now it was Shylock who was fixed with a genuine look of concern.]

I know I should expect an answer like that from you. But it still hurts you, does it not? You needn't suffer for such a senseless reason.

[Not that he expected to convince Shylock any different, but he was nothing if not truthful about his feelings. ]