She encouraged the passion, and it gradually grew until it absorbed the boy and he grew oblivious to all else.

With the plethora of interest involved in these subjects, Varney grew oblivious of the theme that had earlier occupied his mind.

But just to dance with him was enough to swell her heart, and for once she grew oblivious to the spectators.

But ere long I grew oblivious even of the beauty of the night, becoming absorbed in reflections respecting this most extraordinary case.