Few young men of your age could say that.

Would you not like to increase your knowledge, and be as wise as others ?" I shook my head.
"Ridiculous prudery.

Come, fill your glass." He drank off several glasses in succession; and for fear I should be thought deficient in spirit; I followed his example.

But the Rubicon once crossed, to my surprise, I found that the wine had no effect upon my senses; only serving to elevate my spirits a little, and make me more sociable and communicative.
My uncle's stern face began to relax from its usual cold severity, and I found that when warmed with wine, he could be a most intelligent and agreeable companion.

After conversing for some time on indifferent subjects, he said: "You think you remember your parents.