I am merely loud with her (and I beg you will honor me by being loud, too) as a necessary stimulant to her ideas.

Shout at her--and her mind comes up to time.

Speak to her--and she drifts miles away from you directly.

Mrs.
Wragge!" Mrs.Wragge instantly acknowledged the stimulant.

"Tea, captain ?" she inquired, for the second time.
"Put your cap straight!" shouted her husband.