Meek and feeble

He's made a lifetime commitment.

My SO always says a bit of bruising on a man's face can be quite attractive, anyway.

 Actually, the market is a bit limited as sissy husbands tend not to have much time for reading, or a lot of pocket money.

It's all a bit academic (if you'll pardon the pun), actually, because the school moved four years ago and there isn't actually a Staircase B any more.  Still, that's no excuse for not memorising the rule properly, is it, boy?

I think the correct response is "Mmmmphh!"