1 Ethan, a moment earlier, had felt himself on the brink of eloquence; but the mention of Zeena had paralysed him.
2 From the beginning of the discussion he had instinctively avoided the mention of Mattie's name, fearing he hardly knew what: criticism, complaints, or vague allusions to the imminent probability of her marrying.
3 And might be catty enough to mention it.
4 How fragile and tender women are, he thought, the mere mention of war and harshness makes them faint.
5 "Oh," said Melly, her lip quivering at the mention of her brother's name.
6 A sudden hush fell on the crowd both at the mention of the sum and at the name.
7 Then she frowned, for her mind went back to the last part of the letter she had just read, to his mention of Captain Butler.
8 He did it in such a way that it was unthinkable to even mention paying him for them, and Maybelle was so delighted she almost kissed him.
9 Under Mrs. Merriwether's goading, Dr. Meade took action, in the form of a letter to the newspaper wherein he did not mention Rhett by name, though his meaning was obvious.
10 She knew that men patronized these women for purposes which no lady should mention--or, if she did mention them, in whispers and by indirection and euphemism.
11 Even with women friends she was embarrassed by any mention of her condition, while visits to Dr. Meade were agonizing experiences.
12 At the mention of Ashley's name, sudden pain went through her, sudden hot tears stung her lids.
13 Evidently he had forgotten the contretemps, or pretended to have forgotten it, for he settled himself on the top step at her feet without mention of their late difference.
14 "You just mention Mother's name once more, Suellen O'Hara, and I'll slap you flat," cried Scarlett.
15 At the mention of Ellen everyone felt queer and conversation suddenly ceased.