Based on the context and the answer, generate a question. 

Context: " 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 . )

Answer:

He might have reacted in an embarrassed , conciliatory manner



How might have my conversation partner reacted to my reply ?