"His keenness might make for his happiness. I divide the people I know into two classes, those who care for things and those who care for persons."
"Surely a man can care for both?"
"One must be the dominant interest."
"You think it's bad to care too much for things?"
"You are very sharp. However, in this case there isn't much cause for serious alarm."
"Why not?"
He stared pensively at her charming face, thinking that Quinney was indeed a lucky fellow to have captured and captivated so sweet a creature.
"Well, you stand between him and false gods."
"False gods! What a good way of describing faked Chelsea figures!"
CHAPTER IV