I didn't think of this before.

Well, it has succeeded; and, in truth, he's worth all I've offered him.

Shrewd, quick, and sharp; he's a young man just to my mind.

Should he grow restless again, I must tempt him with the idea of a partnership at some future period.

If business goes on increasing, I shall want some one with me whom I can trust and depend on more fully than on a clerk." Thus, in the mind of Jasper, all was settled; and he was fully prepared, on the next morning, when he met Edward to hear from him that he would remain in his service.