Now remark first that in all this there is nothing that one might not acknowledge if it were true; but it is not true, and have I not the right of denying it?
My history--I will tell it you in a few words.

I am going to pass a part of my life in this place, and I desire that all should know who I am and whence I come.

To begin, then.

Poor! Yes, I have been, and very poor.

Eight years ago my father died, and was soon followed by my mother.