A man of your capability can nowadays allow himself the luxury of independence and manly self-reliance, even if he is one of the nine children of a poor farmer; if one has few wants, one is rich whatever one's fortune." "That is all very well.

I know your philosophy of abnegation, and it is a matter of temperament.

I am not in favor of starving myself when there is a steaming dish before me.

The world is full of good things, and I have a taste for them; why should I not reach out my hand ?" "And so you would dance in the present for what it would win you in the future." "Why not?
It is a very usual way to gain a usual end." "And the modern society household is the result." "What would become of a poor fellow without these merciful arrangements for introductions to nice girls?
Is one to advertise ?" "So you thought of this in the midst of your poetical soiree ?" "Certainly.

You are provided for.