An appreciative listener is always stimulating, and I described, in a humorous manner, certain incidents of my Convalescent Home, in a way which, I flatter myself, greatly amused my hostess. 
I enjoyed my time of recovery in the rest home.  
mnli hypothesis: I enjoyed my time of recovery in the rest home.   premise: An appreciative listener is always stimulating, and I described, in a humorous manner, certain incidents of my Convalescent Home, in a way which, I flatter myself, greatly amused my hostess. 