Surely I think my passion for nuts was owing to the pleasure of cracking the shell to get at something concealed, more than to any delight I took in eating the kernel.

In short, Sir, this appetite has grown with my growth.
_Mr.H._ You will certainly be hanged some day for peeping into some bureau or other just to see what is in it.
_Landlord._ That is my fear, Sir.

The thumps and kicks I have had for peering into parcels, and turning of letters inside out,--just for curiosity.

The blankets I have been made to dance in for searching parish registers for old ladies' ages,--just for curiosity! Once I was dragged through a horsepond, only for peeping into a closet that had glass-doors to it, while my Lady Bluegarters was undressing,--just for curiosity! _Mr.H._ A very harmless piece of curiosity, truly; and now, Mr.Pry, first have the goodness to leave that box with me, and then do me the favor to carry your curiosity so far, as to inquire if my servants are within.
_Landlord._ I shall, Sir.

Here, David, Jonathan,--I think I hear them coming,--shall make bold to leave you, Sir.