You are only in a gloomy state of mind." "I wish it were only nervous despondency, my friend.

But it is not so.
All the while I am conscious of a retrograde instead of an advance movement." "There must be a cause for this," said Wilkinson.
"Of course.

There is no effect without a cause." "Do you know what it is ?" "Yes." "A knowledge of our disease is said to be half the cure." "It has not proved so in my case." "What is the difficulty ?" "My expenses are too high." "Your store expenses ?" "No, my family expenses." "Then you ought to reduce them." "That is easily said; but, in my case, not so easily done.

I cannot make my wife comprehend the necessity of retrenchment." "If you were to explain the whole matter to her, calmly and clearly, I am certain you would not find her unreasonable.

Her stake in this matter is equal to yours." "Oh, dear! Haven't I tried, over and over again ?" "If Cara will not hear reason, and join with you in prudent reforms, then it is your duty to make them yourself.