On Reading in Bed论卧读

Among the few legacies that my father left me was a great talent for sleeping. I think I can say， without boasting， that in a sleeping match I could do as well as any man. I can sleep long， I can sleep often， and I can sleep sound. When I put my head on the pillow I pass into a fathomless peace where no dreams come， and about eight hours later I emerge to consciousness， as though I have come up from the deeps of infinity.

父亲留给我为数寥寥的几笔遗产，其中之一是超常的睡觉本领。（剩余8713字）