Lord Alfred Douglas' boldness gave Oscar _outrecuidance_, an insolent arrogance: artist-like he tried to outdo his model in aristocratic disdain.

Without knowing the cause the change in Oscar astonished me again and again, and in the course of this narrative I shall have to notice many instances of it.
One other effect the friendship had of far-reaching influence.

Oscar always enjoyed good living; but for years he had had to earn his bread: he knew the value of money; he didn't like to throw it away; he was accustomed to lunch or dine at a cheap Italian restaurant for a few shillings.

But to Lord Alfred Douglas money was only a counter and the most luxurious living a necessity.

As soon as Oscar Wilde began to entertain him, he was led to the dearest hotels and restaurants; his expenses became formidable and soon outran his large earnings.