"But I'm afraid you'll find me rather poor company.

A man who is full of his own highly disagreeable affairs is not a desirable companion." "You mustn't let me disturb you if you'd rather be alone," said I, with a sudden fear that I was intruding.
"Oh, you won't disturb me," he replied; adding, with a laugh: "It's more likely to be the other way about.

In fact, if I were not afraid of boring you to death I would ask you to let me talk my difficulties over with you." "You won't bore me," I said.

"It is generally interesting to share another man's experiences without their inconveniences.

'The proper study of mankind is--man,' you know, especially to a doctor." Mr.Bellingham chuckled grimly.