interest

• Finally he admitted, in a moment of confidence, that the real reason for his interest was the fact that so many of his friends were engaged in the strife, on both sides, and were being badly pummeled; and that he would like to take some part in it himself. —  Days Off And Other Digressions
• Everyone, I hear, is giving something Well, don't let it be anything extravagant," he said, laying down his paper, for his interest was aroused by any question of expense. —  The Nebuly Coat
• "Your interest was then My interest was in your being interesting. —  The Finer Grain
• But when the narrator went on to tell of the meditated attack and the midnight march, his interest was aroused, the pipe which he had been smoking was allowed to go out, and he gazed at his young friend with the most earnest attention. —  The Young Fur Traders
• Your interest is the same as mine; for it is only in England that you will ascertain whether you are in the service of a criminal or an honest man Passepartout listened very attentively to Fix, and was convinced that he spoke with entire good faith Are we friends?" —  Around the World in 80 Days

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