I have read and re-read it fifty times." "Evidently it was written in good faith." Patty was not very enthusiastic.
"There's not the least doubt of that.

I am glad of one thing: I can't disillusion her." "What do you mean ?" "Oh, this young woman thinks I must be a paragon of virtues.

I'm not; I'm a miserable impostor.

She takes it for granted that I am good and kind and wise." "Aren't you ?" asked Patty gravely.
"As men go.

I always try to be kind; sometimes I am good, and sometimes I am wise." "I'm afraid you are one of those young men who try to be bad and can't.