"I should have thought you would have been satisfied." "Because I want something more from it; something in return," said Sir Stephen, with a smile.

"Satisfied?
No man is satisfied.

I've an ambition yet ungratified, and I mean to gratify it.

You think I'm vaunting, Mr.Howard ?" "No, I think you are simply stating a fact," responded Howard, gravely.
"I thank you, sir," said Sir Stephen, as gravely.

"I speak so confidently because I see my way clearly before me.