Possible Clues:

• "Still considering it"
• Uncertain response
• Wishy-washy reply
• Polite words after 'if'
• ''__ be wrong, but . . .''
• 'If ___ be so bold ... '
• Hedger's words
• 'If -- be so bold ...'
• "___ regret this, but ..."
• '... or ___ be asleep' ('Blue Jay Way' lyric)