"Have you seen Mr.Softly, the new Secretary?
A worldly, vainglorious young man.

The last person in England to promote the interests of our new Institution." Such was the counter-estimate of me among the Puritan population.

I report both opinions quite disinterestedly.

There is generally something to be said on either side of every question; and, as for me, I can always hold up the scales impartially, even when my own character is the substance weighing in them.

Readers of ancient history need not be reminded, at this time of day, that there may be Roman virtue even in a Rogue.
The objects, interests, and general business of the Duskydale Institution were matters with which I never thought of troubling myself on assuming the duties of Secretary.