In particular, Neal Stephenson refrains from sweeping political statements when deliberately provoked. Some songs, especially ballads, incorporate refrains (or "burdens") into each verse. Ballads at this time were originally composed in couplets with refrains in alternate lines. Hastings hesitates, considers, then graciously refrains from comment. Beppe asks Tonio to intervene, but Tonio refrains and prevents Beppe from halting the action. O'Brien generally refrains from political debate and discourse regarding the Vietnam War. Even when angry, he refrains from raising his voice. The uptempo refrains of "7 Things" are pop punk influenced. To Conor's astonishment, the headmistress refrains from punishing Conor as she comprehends Conor's current situation. It is typically described in terms of what an individual voluntarily refrains from doing. She initially refrains from telling Cyril, fearing that he will get into trouble. It consists of dialogue varied by refrains already current in popular song. Thespis was a singer of dithyrambs (songs about stories from mythology with choric refrains). He refrains from stinging Camilla, and tries to plan their escape. The logotherapist refrains from imposing their own values or meaning perceptions.