Why do I stop ... did I stop?

Yea ... and thy visage too ... why does it alter?

My visage!

Yea ... thy look, thy tone of voice, the very color of thy lips.

Of a truth, Rachel?

Of a truth, George.

Why then it must be ... it is, I am sure ... on account of the ... that is to say ... I’m afraid I do not make myself understood—

Speak out.

Well then ... may I not persuade you, my dear, dear sister ... to ... to ... in a word, Rachel....

To what pray ... persuade me to what?... Speak to me as I speak to thee; what would thee persuade me to, George?