" "I know your outlook," said the Mason, "and the view of life you mention, and which you think is the result of your own mental efforts, is the one held by the majority of people, and is the invariable fruit of pride, indolence, and ignorance.

Forgive me, my dear sir, but if I had not known it I should not have addressed you.

Your view of life is a regrettable delusion.

" "Just as I may suppose you to be deluded," said Pierre, with a faint smile.