Why is this ?" "Ah! if the world had skill to solve that problem," said the neighbour, "it would be a wiser and happier world; but only to a few is this given." "What is the solution?
Can you declare it ?" "I fear you would not believe the answer a true one.

There is nothing in it flattering to human nature; nothing that seems to give the weary, selfish heart a pillow to rest upon.

In most cases it has a mocking sound." "You have taught me more than one life-lesson, Mr.Allison.

Speak freely now.

I will listen patiently, earnestly, looking for instruction.