Read the following paragraph and answer the question. Give ONLY the answer, no other words or explanation.

For example:

Answer: <most likely answer, as short as possible>.

Paragraph: " Are you saying that I look thirty six ? " I asked , trying my darndest to inject as merry and lighthearted a tone as I could possibly muster . ( And mind you , I am extremely pre - menstrual . )

Question: How might have my conversation partner reacted to my reply ?
He might have reacted in an embarrassed , conciliatory manner
She might have been unsure or surprised.