"Well," said Brendon, with a smile, "I don't think rich living means rich thoughts."
"Certainly not. Whoever said it did? Remember the saying of the Greeks, and, egad, they were the only people who ever knew how to live."
"What saying is that?" asked George.
"Moderation is the corner-stone of dissipation."
"Ah, that's good, sir. But were the Greeks ever dissipated?"
"No, because they followed the advice of that epigram. George, if you expect me to explain epigrams I shall lose my respect for you."
"Have you any, sir?"
"You wouldn't be here if I had not," said Derrington, pulling his huge mustache. "There's your Cousin Walter----"
"My cousin, sir?"
"Of course. You know that." George thought it wiser, to say nothing, although it was strange that Derrington should mention the relationship himself. The old man gave him a quick glance and continued: "As I say, there is your Cousin Walter. I wouldn't ask him to dinner on any account. He's a fool, sir."