Every word that was uttered on that occasion is indelibly imprinted on my memory.

Perhaps the singularity of my circumstances, and my previous ignorance of what was passing in the world, contributed to render me a greedy listener.

Most that was said I shall overlook; but one part of the conversation it will be necessary to repeat.
A large company had assembled that evening at their house.

They criticized the character and manners of several.

At last the husband said, "What think you of the nabob?
Especially when he talked about riches?
How artfully he encourages the notion of his poverty! Yet not a soul believes him.