As Abel entered his visitor closed his book and looked up.
"Why, Uncle Lawrence," said the young man, "you have a genius for surprises! What on earth are you doing in my room ?" His uncle said, only half smiling, "Abel, we are both bachelors, and bachelors have no hours.

I want to talk with you." Abel looked at his guest uneasily; but he put down his hat and lighted a cigar; then seated himself, almost defiantly, opposite his uncle, with the table between them.
"Now, Sir; what is it ?" Lawrence Newt paused a moment, while the young man still calmly puffed the smoke from his mouth, and calmly regarded his uncle.
"Abel, you are not a fool.

You know the inevitable results of certain courses.

I want to fortify your knowledge by my experience.

I understand all the temptations and excitements that carry you along.