Men won't succeed in literature that they may get into society, but will get into society that they may succeed in literature.' 'Yes, I know it is true,' said Marian, in a low voice.
'There's a friend of mine who writes novels,' Jasper pursued.

'His books are not works of genius, but they are glaringly distinct from the ordinary circulating novel.

Well, after one or two attempts, he made half a success; that is to say, the publishers brought out a second edition of the book in a few months.

There was his opportunity.

But he couldn't use it; he had no friends, because he had no money.