the case of alcohol. In my opinion, the man is happiest who is so
organised as to be able to dispense with the use of both.

JOHN TYNDALL.
Feb. 14, 1882.



MR. IVAN TOURGUENEFF.

In answer to your enquiry I have to state that I have no personal
experience of the influence of tobacco and alcohol on the mind, as I
do not smoke or use alcoholic drinks. My observations on other people
lead me to the conclusion that tobacco is generally a bad thing, and
that alcohol taken in very small quantities can produce a good effect
in some cases of constitutional debility.

Iv. TOURGUENEFF.
March 14, 1882.




MARK TWAIN.


I have not had a large experience in the matter of alcoholic drinks.
I find that about two glasses of champagne are an admirable stimulant
to the tongue, and is, perhaps, the happiest inspiration for an after
dinner speech which can be found; but, as far as my experience goes,