I despise myself, for that matter, so he's not quite alone in his opinion.

I've sold myself for a price, mother, but you must at least grant me the privilege of refusing to draw interest on my infamy." "Infamy!" gasped Mrs.Tresslyn.

"Infamy?
What rot,--what utter rot!" "Just the same, I shall confine myself to the original bargain.

It is bad enough.

I shan't make it any worse by taking money that doesn't belong to me." "Those bonds are yours," snapped Mrs.Tresslyn.