Yep, that is the joke. It does do so in a way that allows Stevens to say 'no' to the question 'would he steal'.
The retraction also works, as now he has an implication Cameron would steal a red hot stove.
Yep, that is the joke. It does do so in a way that allows Stevens to say 'no' to the question 'would he steal'.
The retraction also works, as now he has an implication Cameron would steal a red hot stove.