Margaret, however, was not in the mind to let him off.
"He said that sentimental philosophers sooner or later break their heads against their own theories.

Mark those words, Harold! I hope they won't come true of you.

I hope so very much indeed." But it was abundantly clear that she had not a shadow of doubt that they would come true.

Mr.Hazlewood was stung by the slighting phrase.
"I am not a sentimental philosopher," he said hotly.

"Sentiment I altogether abhor.