He has a very bad influence over all his friends, with the single exception of myself." Dorian Gray stepped up on the dais with the air of a young Greek martyr, and made a little moue of discontent to Lord Henry, to whom he had rather taken a fancy.

He was so unlike Basil.

They made a delightful contrast.

And he had such a beautiful voice.

After a few moments he said to him, "Have you really a very bad influence, Lord Henry?
As bad as Basil says ?" "There is no such thing as a good influence, Mr.Gray.