“He can not help seeing himself in other people's thoughts!”
“If we are in the right ought we to mind what people think of us?” said Alexa.
“Perhaps not. But I will make them think of me as I choose.”
“How?”
“By compelling their respect.”
“You mean to make a fortune?”
“Yes.”
“Then it will be the fortune they respect! You will not be more worthy!”
“I shall not.”
“Is such respect worth having?”