Just have patience a bit—
But to call you a good man were going too far.—
Peer.
Well, you know I have never laid claim to that.
The Button-moulder.
You’re nor one thing nor t’other then, only so-so.
A sinner of really grandiose style
Is nowadays not to be met on the highways.
It wants much more than merely to wallow in mire;
For both vigour and earnestness go to a sin.