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It is an inherent characteristic of our race to love the mere possession of money or other property , and human nature must change a great deal before we can begin to reach the exalted moral condition which you now enjoy , to say nothing of your spiritual state . '' `` Your nature will change , '' said Thorwald , `` and do not doubt that the change has already begun . Time is what you need , and there is time enough for everything . '' After the midday lunch had been served we were invited to take a walk about the grounds . As the doctor and I were admiring the beautiful lawns and gorgeous beds of flowers , and then stood enraptured at the sight of the noble mansion itself , Zenith watched us eagerly , and finally said , with a smile : `` You discovered my favorite department of art this morning . Now is a good time to learn what Thorwald 's is . '' `` Judging from what we have already seen and heard of your husband , '' said I , `` it seems to me he must be an astronomer , or , if not that , then a theological professor . ''