Punch, or the London Charivari, May 27, 1914
Punch, or the London Charivari, May 27, 1914
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"I have ever made a study of the finest writers," he said. "From Moses to De Courville, I have read them all. These studies and constant intercourse with the brainiest Americans I can meet have made me what I am."
"But your certainty in discrimination," I said--"how did you acquire that? Most of us are so doubtful of ourselves."
"I never am," he replied; "I am sure. One thing at a time is my theory. Concentrate on one thing and forget all the rest. In other words, trust to elimination. That's what I do. Having found something that I know to be good I instantly eliminate all thought of the existence of rival claimants and concentrate on that discovery and its exploitation."
"Marvellous," I murmured. "And how do you think of all your variations on the one stimulating theme?"
"Ah!" he said, "that is my secret." He tapped his massive forehead. "It wants a bit of doing, but I think I may say that up to date I have delivered the goods."
"You may," I said. "Have you no assis
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