It was difficult to practise at first and often called for heroism but I persevered and hardly ever broke down completely. It is now many years since I said Yes. I have refused more requests and negatived more statements than any man living or dead. I have rejected, reneged, disagreed, refused and denied to an extent that is unbelievable.’ An excellent and original régime. This is all extremely interesting and salutary, every syllable a sermon in itself. Very very wholesome.
