It's a pity, you know.

If it weren't for Robin, it's my belief that he'd be a great man.

He's a born leader.

But he's never had a chance, and it don't look like as if he ever will now, poor fellow!" Mrs.Rickett ended mournfully and picked up Juliet's empty plate.
"How old is he ?" asked Juliet.
"Oh, he's a lot past thirty now, getting too old to turn his hand to anything new.

Mr.Fielding he's always on to him about it, but it don't make no difference.