I require one thing in return." "If that thing be industry, sir, I think I may promise that you shall not have cause to complain," My father shook his head.
"Not industry," he said; "not industry alone.

Keep good company, my boy.
Keep good hours.

Never forget that a gentleman must look like a gentleman, dress like a gentleman, frequent the society of gentlemen.

To be a mere bookworm is to be a drone in the great hive.

I hate a drone--as I hate a sloven." "I understand you, father," I faltered, blushing.