I might have been a trifle gay, and who is not after a glass or two of champagne?
I was no gayer than the rest.

When young people get together, and one spurs another on they are apt to grow a little wild.

But to call high spirits, even noisy high spirits, intoxication is unjust.

You must not be too hard on me, mother, nor let your care for your son lead you into needless apprehensions.

I am in no danger here.