I live so very much alone, and have always done so.

Fortunately I am of a very cheerful disposition, or I might have suffered much.

The young fellows I see every day haven't much intellect, it must be confessed.

I used to try to get them under the influence of my own enthusiasms, but they didn't seem to understand me.

They care only for things which either repel me, or are utterly without interest." "Ha! you understand what that means!" Waymark had risen from his low chair, and stood with his back to the fire.