Quotes About Spluttering

The covering of insects is not solid,' said Nova cheerfully. 'Plenty of air gets in.' 'What do you know? You don't need to breathe! They'll get into my mouth.' 'No they w--' she said, and broke off spluttering. 'Pleugh, eugh!

I sat in a spluttering, bleeding heap protesting that I was fine and all I needed was a quiet corner to go and die in and everything would be all right.