"I never speak of a sacred thing jestingly." We were all silent.

This man had become the centre of attraction.

Both men and women hung upon his every word.

I looked around the room and I saw a strange interest manifested, except in the face of the Egyptian.
Aba Wady Kaffar was looking at the ceiling as if calculating how many square feet there were.
"Perhaps you find it difficult to believe me," went on Voltaire.

"The truth is, I am very unfortunate in many respects.