And then the example of others who are no better than yourself, and yet make good countenance.

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'"That young man--you will observe--had none of these inducements--at least at the moment," I remarked.
'He raised his eyebrows forgivingly: "I don't say; I don't say.

The young man in question might have had the best dispositions--the best dispositions," he repeated, wheezing a little.
'"I am glad to see you taking a lenient view," I said.