She had few acquaintances; most people, besides, thought that the
earnestness of my inquiries arose from which moved their laughter
or their slight regard; and others, thinking I was in chase of a girl who
had robbed me of some trifles, were naturally and excusably indisposed to
give me any clue to her, if indeed they had any to give.
earnestness of my inquiries arose from which moved their laughter
or their slight regard; and others, thinking I was in chase of a girl who
had robbed me of some trifles, were naturally and excusably indisposed to
give me any clue to her, if indeed they had any to give.
De Quincey - Confessions of an Opium Eater
