That had begun what he remembered as a sprightly and boo-inspired conversation, which, as usual, ran from speculative to paranoid and back.

We therefore remained where we were, and engaged in sprightly conversation.

Engaged in sprightly conversation, it was not till the clock struck twelve that we were reminded of the lapse of time.

In spite of the liveliness of her expression, her voice was calm and slow, a distinct contrast to her usual sprightly conversation.

She could not help remarking that these strolling couples were strangely lacking in sprightly conversation.

Such are all the charms that can gratify a dinner party: entertaining narrative, the art of starting the whole table in unrestrained and sprightly conversation, or with jest and laughter inducing a certain air of gaiety.

But every time the subject was introduced, he contrived very handsomely to waive it, by some pretty turn to the ladies, which happily relieved their terrors, and gave a fresh spring to general and sprightly conversation.

After a decent interval of sprightly conversation, he called on the widow for a toast; who very smartly retorted, "Well, sir, here's George Washington!"

She was at first unwilling to take part in the sprightly conversation; but some words of it attracted her attention.

He walked, trying not to hurry, fighting down the happiness he felt welling up inside himself, toward the doorway from which came the sound of bright laughter and sprightly conversation.