Such reproductions may not interest the reader; but after all, this is my autobiography, not his; he is under no obligation to read further in it; he was under none to begin. A modest or inhibited autobiography is written without entertainment to the writer and read with distrust by the reader.

Summary

In this quote, the author explains that they have written their autobiography without concern for the reader's interest or expectations. They acknowledge that the reader may not find certain aspects of their life or experiences engaging. However, the author asserts that since it is their own autobiography, the reader is not obligated to continue reading if it does not appeal to them. They argue that a modest or inhibited autobiography, written without entertaining the writer or arousing suspicion in the reader, lacks authenticity and may not provide a genuine reflection of the author's life.