I looked at Monsieur Fogg >) ... and I could contain myself no longer. 2) ... but I said nothing ... and I could contain myself no longer. 'What is the purpose of our journey, Monsieur?' 'A wager,' he replied. 1) 'A wager!' >) 'Ah.' 'Ah,' I replied, uncertain what I thought. After that, we passed the day in silence.