Everyone nowadays can write a book, and most people do; but how many can talk?
The art is being utterly forgotten.

Chatter and gabble and mumble--an abuse of language.

What's your view ?" "I think perhaps you are right." "Come, now, I'm glad to hear you say that.

If I had time, I would tell you more; but here's the station, and there's the smoke of the train.
We've cut it rather close.

Across the line; you'll have to run--sharp!" They did so, reaching the platform as the train drew up.