I live my life to please myself.
I admit it.

Why not?
It is simply applying the same sort of philosophy to my life as you have applied to yours.

My enemies can find plenty to say about me--but never that I have been false to a friend.

Why do you keep me always at arm's length, as though I were one of those who wished you evil ?" "Lady Carey," Mr.Sabin said, "I will not affect to misunderstand you, and I am flattered that you should consider my good will of any importance.

But you are the friend of the Prince of Saxe Leinitzer.