diff --git a/modules/Markov.py b/modules/Markov.py
index 7f56b93..c782415 100644
--- a/modules/Markov.py
+++ b/modules/Markov.py
@@ -140,6 +140,9 @@ class Markov(Module):
             line = match.group(1)
             self._learn_line(line)
 
+            # return what was learned, for weird chaining purposes
+            return line
+
     def markov_reply(self, connection, event, nick, userhost, what, admin_unlocked):
         """Generate a reply to one line, without learning it."""