I am never well; but since I never have a moment's rest from work, I must bear with it.

People expect me to think, when I have hardly time to eat." "If you have no time to think, I envy you.

But I am truly sorry that your health remains so bad." "Thank you.

But what is the cause of all this gloomy cynicism, Mr.
Douglas?
Why should you, who are young, distinguished, gifted, and already famous, envy me for having no leisure to think ?" "You exaggerate the sadness of my unfortunate insensibility to the admiration of the crowd," said Douglas, coldly.

"I am, nevertheless, flattered by the interest you take in my affairs." "You need not be, Mr.Douglas," said Mrs.Fairfax, earnestly, fearing that he would presently succeed in rebuffing her.