And worrying. She is joking, but her words are also deadly serious.

There was a great deal of laughing and joking during the meal.

The children couldn't quite make out whether he was joking or not.

Stormgren had often found it difficult to tell when Karellen was joking.

Doctor Percival squeezed his arm and said, 'I was only joking, Davis.

So, they had a wonderful time, laughing and joking all the way.

But look, I was only joking about not being able to read.

Some fund managers emailed to ask if he was joking, he recalled.

A joking and smiling Coetzee told reporters that he finally felt free.

They know I'm joking. Brady was all business on the field, though.

We have a good relationship and are always joking with each other.

She stared at him, uncertain whether he was joking, serious, or delirious.

You are joking on the edge of your grave, my young friend.

Unfortunately, she was not joking - she has moved back to Dublin.

Science is a serious endeavour, but there's room for joking around too.

I was only joking; personally I hate people who tell long stories.