Can one be “conspicuously quiet” in a normal civilized setting? (I'm excluding rallies for the Fuhrer of any era.). I think it absurd to describe someone as “conspicuously quiet” on a personal matter.
I think it absurd to describe someone as “conspicuously quiet” on a personal matter.”
I think the conspicuous aspect has to do with who this convert is, namely Newt, ie, anytime Newt is quiet, that is noteworthy. Seems to be apt, really.