"Thanks for the offer, but I don't think it'd be very smart to act out our charades in front of him," she declined.

Thanks, but I think I'll try to get something else for the next time.

"Thanks, but I think I'll wait and hear it from him."

Thanks a whole bunch, thought Finlay as the voice fell silent.

Thanks a lot for your confidence in me-I truly don't think he did it.

Thanks, but I think I'd rather be doing something useful.

"Thanks, but I think I've got this one figured out by now."

Thanks, but I think we'll try our luck with an actual doctor.

Thanks for your comments and just thought I would offer a response.

"Thanks, but I think the nightbirds are doing a pretty good job of that."