...they would bring up the old curiosity... (Para. 15)
bring up: mention or introduce (a subject)
There is no need to bring up his past when we are considering him for employment. 我们考虑他的工作问题时，没有必要再提他的过去。
Who brought up the subject of money? 是谁提起钱这个话题的？
curiosity: n. an eager desire to know
The little boy satisfies his curiosity about the box by opening it. 这小孩打开盒子，以此来满足他对这盒子的好奇心。