26/27 It is but a dream after all, and I would not have you repeat what I have said to any one. I had no intention to talk about myself." "I am sure that you will succeed," said Phineas. I live upon what I earn, like a gentleman, and can already afford to be indifferent to work that I dislike. After all, the other part of it,--that of which I dream,--is but an unnecessary adjunct; the gilding on the gingerbread. |