He had not in the least realised that Grenfell was not alluding to the fact that he happened to be unmarried.
"I can't say I care to see him now," he said.

"He has become entirely engrossed in his career.

A simple life like mine, the life of thought, no longer interests him.

He is naturally drawn to people who are playing big parts." "What nonsense! He is just the same as ever.

A little vehement and fiery, but not as much as he was.