If he had remained with Jasper, there was little doubt but that his name would have been the one now associated with his in a copartnership.

Parker was the young man who had betrayed the conversation between Claire and Mr.Melleville.

His end in doing this was to gain the favour of Jasper, and thus secure the place left vacant by the departing clerk.

He had succeeded in his purpose.

Jasper offered him the situation, and he took it.