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Of her regard he had already thought himself nearly sure . Of the father 's sanction to such a marriage he had reason to be almost more than doubtful . But the brother was his friend , -- and in such circumstances a man is almost justified in flattering a brother . `` I 'll tell you what it is , Lopez , '' said Wharton , as they strolled out of the club together , a little after ten o'clock , `` the men of the present day wo n't give themselves the trouble to occupy their minds with matters which have , or should have , real interest . Pope knew all about it when he said that ` The proper study of mankind is man . ' But people do n't read Pope now , or if they do they do n't take the trouble to understand him . '' `` Men are too busy making money , my dear fellow . ''