Involved, perhaps.

I was born an artist; I never took an interest in anything but art.

If I were to pile up this old schooner to-morrow," he added, "I declare I believe I would try the thing again!" "Insured ?" inquired Havens.
"Yes," responded Dodd.

"There's some fool in 'Frisco who insures us, and comes down like a wolf on the fold on the profits; but we'll get even with him some day." "Well, I suppose it's all right about the cargo," said Havens.
"O, I suppose so!" replied Dodd.

"Shall we go into the papers ?" "We'll have all to-morrow, you know," said Havens; "and they'll be rather expecting you at the club.