[ All right, how to answer? He could say yes, I was, actually, ta-ta, and move on. This less-than-smooth encounter would be left in the past, and no one would ever be any the wiser. But at this point it's a matter of pride - he needs to prove to himself that he remembers at least a few of the ways of romance. Because he does, right? ]

Do you know, I think I'm in rather less of a hurry than I was a moment ago.

[ There, that's a start. Build it back up. ]

That is, assuming you wished to speak to me, Miss...?

[ He tries to put a little bit of stress on the you, just in case. ]