Meaning of "in this light vein"

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Dear Teachers,

What does "in this light vein" mean in:

"In this light vein I dragged him away from the subject." ?

[Yankee]

Hi apo

A light vein would be an attitide or mood that isn't particularly serious. It's more lighthearted or carefree.

Amy
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