"Indeed I sometimes think you give yourself trouble about going out on my account.

Really, I am not so greedy of society.

I would often gladly stay at home if you wished it." "Do you think I am past enjoying the world, then ?" asked the old man, sourly.
"No indeed," replied Corona, patiently.

"Why should I think that?
I see how much you like going out." "Of course I like it.

A rational man in the prime of life always likes to see his fellow-creatures.