The announcement of a vacancy in the house of Edgar & Co., and the offer to try and get the situation for him, had flattered his mind considerably.

If he did not make some compromise in the present case, he could count nothing on the influence of Jasper.

But, how could he compromise?
There was but one way--to give up Fanny--and that he was not prepared to do.
Seeing that the young man remained silent, Jasper said-- "Edward, I will make you this very liberal offer.

Understand, now, that I am deeply in earnest--that the possession of Fanny is a thing of great moment to me; and that to gain this desired object, I am prepared to go very far.

If you will meet me in a spirit of compromise, I will become as I was some years ago, your friend; and I have the ability to aid any one materially.