But the incongruity of speaking seriously to Sir Julius struck him dumb.

The girl seemed to be speaking seriously, and without intent to offend.

Again I looked at her to see if she was speaking seriously.

I am speaking seriously, Annunciata, and you must not evade my question.

I desire to see if you were speaking seriously just now.

But speaking seriously, Madame, I thank you with all my heart.

I stared at him, wondering whether he was speaking seriously or in grim jest.

Now speaking seriously, my dear Professor, it will not do.

But, speaking seriously, I've no intention of remaining a do-nothing.

Are you speaking seriously, or do you wish to make a fool of me?'

You cannot fancy that the man was speaking seriously.

Bonaparte looked at Roland to see if that incorrigible jester were laughing or speaking seriously.

But, speaking seriously, I believe two people so incompatible as we two are better apart.

Madeline, I implore you; tell me, are you mocking me, or are you speaking seriously?

You imagine, I suppose that I'm speaking seriously.

The elder man was speaking seriously now.