Tasnif Style Guide — Page 79
CHAPTER 6: PUNCTUATION 79 Dialogue Dialogue is captured within quotation marks. When a new speak- er's words begin, they are placed on a new line and indented as a new paragraph. As an example, see the following excerpt from My Mother by Muhammad Zafrulla Khan™, in which he describes the conversation between his father and mother in regard to accept- ing the Promised Messiah as: He arrived, and I was privileged to be a witness of what followed. 'Did you go?' he enquired eagerly and anxiously, add- ing his customary term of endearment. 'Yes, I went. ' "Then?' ‘He is the same personage'—somewhat tremulously. 'I trust you have taken no final step. ' She placed her right hand over her heart and affirmed, 'I have made the pledge. ' A pallor spread over his face and his lips trembled, but he made an effort to control himself and muttered, "That was not well done. ' She countered with: 'I have complied with the demand of my faith. I would be grieved if this should displease you, but I could do no less. If my stand causes you annoyance, you may proceed as may seem good to you. As for me, I have no doubt that He Who has taken care of me and pro- vided for me so far will continue to do so henceforth also. '