I know he is talking.

He is telling me all about himself.

The story of his life is mine, could I but understand.

It's right here pouring into my miserable inadequate ears, only I can't catch it." Harley was sceptical, but her woman's intuition guessed aright.
"I know it!" she would assure her husband.

"I tell you he could tell the tale of all his adventures if only we had understanding.