The fact is, Edward, you never should have left him.

Had you kept that situation, you would have been the partner now.

And, by the way, there was rather a strange story afloat at the time you took it into your head to leave Jasper." "Ah! what was it ?" "It is said that you thought him a little too close in his dealings, and left him on that account.

I hadn't given you credit for quite so tender a conscience.

How was it, Edward ?" "I didn't like his modes of doing business, and, therefore, left him.
So far you heard truly." "But what had you to do with _his_ modes of doing business ?" "A great deal.