Jasper allows him to speak to him as though he were an equal.

However, I suppose Jasper knows his own business best." "I have observed that he is rather disposed to presume upon any encouragement he receives.

It is a bad sign in a young man, and one, I fear, that will greatly interfere with his prospects." "He is an American, and I suppose thinks it a fine thing to be republican.

But it is Jasper's fault.

He spoils him.