Comment by boringg

Children — (if it Please God) — Constant companion, (& friend in old age) who will feel interested in one, — object to be beloved & played with. — better than a dog anyhow.– Home, & someone to take care of house — Charms of music & female chit-chat. — These things good for one’s health. —

"""but terrible loss of time. —""" !!!!

So ruthless in his calculus. One wonders if he was on the spectrum?