Cuthbert knew that the young fellow had been "born tired"! and although something of an idler himself, liked Basil none the more for his laziness.

Had Mallow been poor he would certainly have earned his bread, but he had a good income and did not work.

And, after all, he only pursued the way of life in which he had been brought up.

But Basil was poor and had his career to make, therefore he certainly should have labored.

However, for Juliet's sake, Cuthbert was as polite as possible.
"If I were you, Saxon, I should leave cards alone," said Mallow.
"Nonsense! I don't play high.