The old gentleman is so infirm that he can scarcely move.
He told such a story that we were all deceived by it. {p105}
19. Words used in direct address, and independent and absolute words, with what belongs to them, are separated from the rest of the sentence by commas.
Q. You say, Mr. Witness, that you were present?
A. Yes, sir.
Flow gently, sweet Afton, among thy green braes.
My son, give me thy heart.
At length, having fought the good fight, he left the world in peace.
To confess the truth, I was in fault.
Richard Roe, his father being dead, succeeded to the estate.