And really they're the most unemotional and matter-of-fact couple I ever saw.

"I married your son this morning," she said in a matter-of-fact tone.

"And, while the two of you were talking," Demarest continued in a matter-of-fact manner.

Her tones as she spoke were quite as matter-of-fact as his own had been.

"They needed 'er theirselves," explained the mate in a matter-of-fact way.

"There is no use going into all that," Meg answered in a cheerful, matter-of-fact tone.

This unexpected and matter-of-fact query was variously received.

“Of course I will, Harvey,” responded the operator in a matter-of-fact way.

“Now, Marmo, out with all the trouble and let us share it,” said matter-of-fact Cal.

"To some extent," the Colonel replied, in the most matter-of-fact manner.