I was placed in a scene that furnished fuel to my curiosity.

This passion is a source of pleasure, provided its gratification be practicable.

I had no reason, in my present circumstances, to despair of knowledge; yet suspicion and anxiety beset me.

I thought upon the delay and toil which the removal of my ignorance would cost, and reaped only pain and fear from the reflection.
The air was remarkably sultry.

Lifted sashes and lofty ceilings were insufficient to attemper it.