I started out very hotly as a reformer when I began life.
But I have learned that humanity is not reformed with a club, and that
if most people gave the energy they spend in reforming the world, or
their friends, to reforming themselves, there would be no need of
reformers."
"The old English saying that 'people who can't mind their own business
invariably mind some one's else,' seems applicable," said Watts.
"But is it not very humiliating to you to have to be friends with such
men?" said Mrs. D'Alloi.
"You know Mr. Drewitt?" asked Peter.
"Yes," said all but madame.
"Do you take pleasure in knowing him?"
"Of course," said Watts. "He's very amusing and a regular parlor pet."
"That is the reason I took him. For ten years that man was notoriously
one of the worst influences in New York State politics. At Albany, in
the interest of a great corporation, he was responsible for every job
and bit of lobbying done in its behalf. I don't mean to say that he
really bribed men himself, for he had lieutenants for the actual dirty
work, but every dollar spent passed through his hands, and he knew for
what purpose it was used.
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