To send you back from commerce to Latin and Greek, at two-and-twenty, was trying you rather hard; it was trying you doubly; your obedience, and your ability into the bargain.

Well, sir, you have stood the trial, and I am proud of you.

And so now it is my turn.

From this day and from this hour look on yourself as my partner in the old established house of Wardlaw.

My balance-sheet shall be prepared immediately, and the partnership deed drawn.