He was an ignorant man in whom I felt no interest whatever, and I did not take the trouble.

Besides, I will frankly admit that I am in no sense of the word a sentimentalist.

The distresses of other people do not interest me particularly.

I have been poor myself, and I never asked for, nor was offered, any sort of help.

Consequently I feel very little responsibility concerning these unfortunate people, whose cause you have espoused." "May I revert to your first argument ?" Brooks said.