"It can't last for ever," returned Richard with a fierceness kindling in him which again presented to me that last sad reminder. "I am young and earnest, and energy and determination have done wonders many a time. Others have only half thrown themselves into it. I devote myself to it. I make it the object of my life."

"It can't last for ever," returned Richard with a fierceness kindling in him. "I am young and have energy and determination. Others have only half thrown themselves into it. I devote myself to it. I make it the object of my life."
