He who babbles all he knows upon first asking is a fool.
But he who withholds beyond patience is a fool also.

Was it not so?
Desire agreed that a middle course is undoubtedly the path of wisdom.
She added, carelessly, that the white-man-who-wished-stories was in no hurry.

Neither had he come seeking much for little.

Payment would be made strictly on account of value received.

The tea was good.