And besides these two things, I'm frightened, anyhow.

I don't remember talking as much as this more than once or twice in my life.

I suppose it was always in me to do it, though, the first time I met any one who didn't know me well enough not to listen." "But you're not really talking to me," said Mary.

"You're just thinking aloud." "No," he returned, gravely.

"I'm not thinking at all; I'm only making vocal sounds because I believe it's more mannerly.