Come to reason and argument

Satsvarupa Dasa: I like to be patted on the back and called forward for special attention. I'd leap for joy if I caught his smile and a word of trust. Here you come walking down the street, Prabhupada, and I'm beside you and ten others. I'm hanging back in the middle distance, straining to hear. "What do they say?" you asked waiting for a challenge. Then you single me out, "You sometimes take their side. What do the rascals say?" "Oh, Prabhupada, they say that Krishna consciousness is just our faith; they say there is no proof we live after death." Prabhupada: "They say, but what do you say?"  "They're simply speculating," I say, "I accept the scriptures." Prabhupada: "You accept the scriptures, that is your sentiment. Now come to reason and argument." "Prabhupada, you picked me out rightly as one who sometimes agrees with rascals, but I'm coming to reason and argument. Please tolerate me, at least I know not to come too close behind you on the walk. And what I've heard you say, I'll preach." Get that fool out of here! We want to hear of Prabhupada! Or if he's got to stay, let him talk straight.