You've been playing a little at the high and mighty yourself." Chickens do come home to roost.

My attitude of indifference and coldness toward my fellow citizens had been misinterpreted, as it deserved to be.
George Taylor was right when he said I had made a mistake.
"I have been foolish," I said, hotly, "but not for the reason you suppose.

I don't consider myself any better than the people here--no, nor even the equal of some of them.

And, from what I have seen of you, Mr.Colton, I don't consider you that, either." Even this did not make him angry.

He looked at me as if I puzzled him.
"Say, Paine," he said, "what in the world are you doing down in a place like this ?" "What do you mean ?" "Just that.