See, I will be frank with you.

The position I occupy to-day I owe entirely to my own efforts.

I landed in the colony ten years ago, when this marvellous city of ours was little more than a village settlement.

I had but five pounds in my pocket.

To-day I am a partner in my firm, and intend, if all goes well, to enter parliament.
Hence I think I may, without presumption, judge what makes for success here, and of the type of man to attain it.