"I have made my election thoughtfully, and am prepared to meet the result." "You'll repent of this; mark my word for it." "I may regret your ill-will, Mr.Jasper; but never repent this step.
I'm only thankful that I possessed sufficient resolution to take it." "When are you going ?" "Not before the end of this month, unless you wish it otherwise.

I would like to give you full time to supply my place." "You can go at once, if it so please you.

In fact, after what has just passed, I don't see how you can remain, or I tolerate your presence." "I am ready for this, Mr.Jasper," coolly replied the young man.
"How much is due you ?" was inquired, after a brief silence.
"Twenty-five dollars, I believe," answered Claire.
Jasper threw open a ledger that lay on the desk, and, turning to the young man's account, ran his eyes up the two columns of figures, and then struck a balance.
"Just twenty-seven dollars," said he, after a second examination of the figures.

"And here's the money," he added, as he took some bills from the desk and counted out the sum just mentioned.

"Now sign me a receipt in full to date, and that ends the matter." The receipt was promptly signed.
"And now," sneered Jasper, bowing with mock deference, "I wish you joy of your better place.