I suppose the young man to have chosen his career on honourable principles; he finds his talents and instincts can be best contented in a certain pursuit; in a certain industry, he is sure that he is serving mankind with a healthy and becoming service; and he is not sure that he would be doing so, or doing so equally well, in any other industry within his reach.

Then that is his true sphere in life; not the one in which he was born to his father, but the one which is proper to his talents and instincts.

And suppose he does fall out of society, is that a cause of sorrow?
Is your heart so dead that you prefer the recognition of many to the love of a few?
Do you think society loves you?
Put it to the proof.

Decline in material expenditure, and you will find they care no more for you than for the Khan of Tartary.

You will lose no friends.