Possible Clues:

• Gossip here would be a concern, if head is replaced
• Ramble on and on
• Conversation (informal)
• Yak nonstop
• Rabbit found in train at terminus
• Men at last animated treat yak
• Talk as sailor leaves one who croaks
• Men finally treat distressed yak
• Casual talk (informal)
• Nationalist with unfinished term — there’s gossip