Hid me out by sayin' as how I had th' cholera.
He said that I had cholera.
He said that I was perfectly well.
People are talking to each other on the boardwalk.
Three men eating cake.
The sword swallower points his sword at his feet.
The man is eating.
This award was obvious to me.
As a listener, one is quite satisfied and doesn't feel the need to say anything in response.