“My friend, meaning to respond to her questions, I raved some words at someone and gaped at another and all the while the lady stood elsewhere. This morning, in reality your friend stood there overcome with silliness. So I told myself, “It’s time you take your leave, My Dear!” And when I turned around and tottered my way outwards, at her door, I fell down like a crumbling wall.” EmbarrassmentRantSillinessConfused MindFlusteredSilly BehaviourGape Book:The Thugs & a Courtesan Source: The Thugs & a Courtesan