"We're just talking a bit over this battle there has been at your mill, mistress," replied a man.
"Talking a bit! Just like you!" said Shirley. "It is a queer thing all the world is so fond of _talking_ over events. You _talk_ if anybody dies suddenly; you _talk_ if a fire breaks out; you _talk_ if a mill-owner fails; you _talk_ if he's murdered. What good does your talking do?"

"We're just talking a bit over this battle at your mill, mistress," replied a man.
"Talking a bit!" said Shirley. "It is a queer thing all the world is so fond of talking over events. What good does your talking do? 