But there is still another reason why I wish to get away from this situation.

Mr.
Jasper seems to think and care for nothing but money-getting.

In his mind, gold is the highest good.

To a far greater extent than I was, until very recently, aware, have I fallen, by slow degrees, into his way of thinking and feeling; until I have grown dissatisfied with my position.

Temptation has come, as a natural result; and, before I dreamed that my feet were wandering from the path of safety, I have found myself on the brink of a fearful precipice." "My dear young friend!" said Mr.Melleville, visibly moved, "this is dreadful!" "It is dreadful.