Casanova soon joined in the discussion, which turned upon matters relating to kitchen and cellar.

An expert on these topics, he saw no reason why he should hide his light under a bushel, and he seized the opportunity of giving a fresh proof of versatility.

Thereupon, Amalia roused herself from her brown study.
After their recent experience--at once incredible and haunting--to all, and especially to Casanova, there was a certain comfort derivable from an extremely commonplace atmosphere of mundane life.

When the carriage reached home, where an inviting odor of roast meat and cooking vegetables assailed their nostrils, Casanova was in the midst of an appetizing description of a Polish pasty, a description to which even Marcolina attended with a flattering air of domesticity..