I had much rather listen to you when you flatter me." "Because I am young and youth suits with youth.

Your sister is older, and so much graver than you are.

Have you never had a companion of your own age whom you could play with, and to whom you could tell everything ?" "Oh! yes when I was still very young; but since my parents fell into trouble, and we have lived here in the temple, I have always been alone with Klea.

What do you want to know about my father ?" "That I will ask you by-and-by.

Now only tell me, have you never played at hide and seek with other girls?
May you never look on at the merry doings in the streets at the Dionysiac festivals?
Have you ever ridden in a chariot ?" "I dare say I have, long ago--but I have forgotten it.