For the matter of that, the man who had most to do with putting me in my berth here, knew all that there was to be known about my father.

He didn't publish the matter, for the sake of the school; and when I had taken the school, I couldn't publish it either.

All the world was free to inquire, but as far as I know, no one has done so; and I have let the sleeping dog lie." "I never said you ought to have been more talkative.

It's not my business." "The position you take makes it appear that I am in a false position.
Give me time to get about again.

I ought at least to be more frank with my personal friends.