"Just so," assented Philometor, "and you may be counted among the sages of the Museum with far more reason than I." "But the difference between us," replied Euergetes, "is that I despise all the philosophical prattlers and rubbish-collectors in Alexandria almost to the point of hating them, while for science I have as great a passion as for a lover.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
It is no doubt an amiable weakness; but I would still advise them to indulge as little as possible in the practice; for however dear the rosy-cheeked, curly-headed prattlers may be to them, the chances are, that others will vote the darlings to be great bores; you that have children, never speak of them in company.
"Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness"
Arthur Martine
Home and wealth and honour he surrendered, and the love of a wife and of little prattlers on his knees; for none of these things were the portion of Christ.
"A Child's Book of Saints"
William Canton