Didn't he have tons to say? Maudie listened along, mentally skimming his words, smiling a bit when he spoke of the parties. Of course. Young men would be men would be boys.
Finally he asked her a question, and she smiled a bit, "Oh, well, beauty hasn't a thing to do with it-or some will have you believe! I have oodles to tell, but I suppose nothing near as exciting as all that, Damien! Golly," She sipped her drink, near done as well, "I once escaped the law by sailing down the Thames in the most charming boat. Does that count for anything at all? Not particularly daring, though!"