Paul says: I was listening to the Chancellor and couldn't believe my ears for a moment when he announced the exemption.
He jumped off his cart which was nearby and ran after the runaway. He soon had it back with Granny's belongings intact, and I could hardly believe my ears and eyes when I heard her thank him and allow him to lift her back onto the driver's seat.
She's really upset about falling out with Bert. They've been going out on and off for years. I couldn't believe my ears when she said she hated her father. (BNC-B)