Most men confound happiness with the means that lead to it; money in their eyes is the chief element of happiness.

I should, therefore, have endeavored to win you, prompted by that social sentiment which has in all ages made wealth a religion.

At least, I think I should.

It is not to be expected of a man still young that he can have the wisdom to substitute sound sense for the pleasure of the senses; within sight of a prey the brutal instincts hidden in the heart of man drive him on.

Instead of that lesson, I should have sent you compliments and flatteries.