What I have to say is now wrung from me.

I did not wish to leave you in anger.

I did not wish to draw upon me your ill-will.

But, what is unavoidable must be borne.

It is true, Mr.Jasper, as you have been informed, that I am not satisfied with your way of doing business." "How long since, pray ?" asked Jasper, with ill-disguised contempt.
"I did not like it in the beginning, but gradually suffered myself to think that all was fair in trade, until I found I was no better than a common cheat! Happily, I have been able to make a sudden pause in the way I was going.