Smoked furiously

Dad's Music Store was owned by a man who resembled Len.

He smoked furiously. He knew me. 

I had bought guitar strings and accessories there, drooled over the Guild guitars in the lighted glass case. 
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I explained my work at Hospice and told him about Len.

​Dad was very interested in my work at Hospice. I find that most people are drawn in by conversation about music and healing.  Why do you think this is?