He argued that his aunt could not blame him for giving proof of his energy and daring, and he discoursed in bombastic style.
"That's enough!" cried Madame Desvarennes, interrupting her nephew's oration.

"I am very fond of mills, but not word-mills.

You are talking too much about it to be sincere.

So many words can only serve to disguise the nullity of your projects.

You want to embark in speculation?
With what money ?" "I contribute the scheme and some capitalists will advance the money to start with; we shall then issue shares!" "Never in this life! I oppose it.