"I saw ten lumps of sugar go into it just now." Fisher raised his eyebrows, but made no verbal protest.

He never spoke if a gesture would do as well.
Molly accepted the cup of tea with a gracious smile, and Fisher found her a chair and sat silently down beside her.
Molly had plenty to say at all times.

Her companion did not embarrass her by his lack of responsiveness as he embarrassed most people.

She had a feeling that his reticence did not spring from inattention.
"I am going to let you have the Silent Fish, as Charlie calls him, for partner at dinner," her hostess said to her later.

"You are a positive marvel, Molly.