I have asked myself once or twice lately what was my natural bent. I have no doubt at all: It is to look at each day for the evil of that day and have a go at it, and that is why I have never failed to have an acute interest in each morning's letters.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their inclination to seek out and confront the challenges or problems they encounter each day. They believe that their natural tendency is to actively identify and address the "evil" they come across, which keeps them engrossed in reading their morning letters. This implies that the individual finds purpose and satisfaction in facing, and possibly overcoming, the difficulties that arise in daily life.