“Mordochai went on a quick excursion to Genoa and Venice to procure glass beads, an item highly prized in Africa.”
“Foreboding as this was, though, I decided to put my mind to rest and take a short excursion down the next one of these roads that I found, for humor's sake if nothing else.”
“Pardon this long excursion. It is due to the profound effect of your article on my mind, memories and feelings.”