It is not always used amiss.

As for those lines, there may be more in them yet than thou or I can see at this moment.

For there may be words in them that have been spoken by Long Robin in his dreams.
Esther has told me such before now.

She knew not their meaning, nor do I; but that they have a meaning she is very sure.

'Three times three'-- that was what he was muttering ever.