I was struck all on a heap.
I am all astonishment.
Always the tone of surpise.
Disbelief held me down inside my footsteps, making my body heavy but my heart wild.
I couldn't believe it. It was unbelievable, that's why. My face was like a frozen fish finger. All rigid and pale. (But obviously not with breadcrumbs on it.)
I'm sorry I stood there like a half-wit, Count Petroff," she told him matter-of-factly, "but I was a bit--surprised. After all, it's not everyday that I see a man who's prettier than I am." (Alexandra)
It's hard to make me speechless.
The fool of nature stood with stupid eyes And gaping mouth, that testified surprise.
Once I put that wig on, I didn't say an intelligent thing for four months. My voice went up. I walked differently. I'd ask incredibly stupid questions.
You stupefied me. We waxed, Carnivores, late and alight In the beaded winter. All was ominous, luminous.
