Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
I don't know what I will ever make of that son of mine, bitterly complained his father, a hustling business man.
Maybe he hasn't found himself yet, consoled the confidential friend.
"Isn't he gifted in any way?"
Gifted? queried the father. "Well, I should say he is! He ain't got a thing that wasn't given to him."