Now, you are quite different.

You are not a pessimist--eh ?" Guy gravely examined the back of his gloved hand.

"Well, I am afraid I have not given much thought to the question." Lady Cantourne gave him the benefit of a very wise smile.

She was unrivalled in the art of turning a young man's mind inside out and shaking it.
"No! you need not apologise.

I am glad you have given no thought to it.
Thought is the beginning of pessimism, especially with young men; for if they think at all, they naturally think of themselves." "Well, I suppose I think as much of myself as other people." "Possibly; but I doubt it.