What is mallam sile’s response to the teasing and mocking of the “rascals” in his tea shop?

Mallam Sile was constantly mocked by the 'rascals' in his tea shop, to the point where any person would be justified in quitting or acting out in an upset way. However, Sile never gave up trying to talk to the women and trying to keep a positive outlook on life. When asked when he would give up on the people, he would explain that he already had, but he would never give up on himself.

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