He is very imprudent, a dog; he never makes it his business to inquire whether you are in the right or the wrong, never asks whether you are rich or poor, silly or wise, sinner or saint. You are his pal. That is enough for him.

“To be misunderstood is the shy man's fate on every occasion; and whatever impre…”

“I had walked into that reading-room a happy, healthy man. I crawled out a decre…”

“We want everything. All the happiness that earth and heaven are capable of best…”

“To tell you the truth - mind, this is strictly between ourselves, please; I sho…”