He found him, as men of his pursuits were apt to be, a mixture of enthusiasm and simplicity; of curious and extensive reading on points of little utility, with great inattention to the everyday occurrences of life, and profound ignorance of the world.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
I was kept at school, and was afterwards two years at college; but to this day I regret my inattention when at school.
"Cattle and Cattle-breeders"
William M'Combie
Garrison's inattention was suddenly swept away by the clatter of hoofs audible above the noise contributed by the bays.
"Garrison's Finish A Romance of the Race-Course"
W. B. M. Ferguson