He could never clearly diagnose his feelings when he saw his teacher in this new light.

The broker's "customers" had been hinted at, and the boy of eighteen wondered how far his responsibility went, and how many persons were involved.

But the deal came out all right, for when, three days afterward, the contract was made public, Western Union, of course, skyrocketed, Jay Gould sold out, Edward sold out, the teacher-broker sold out, and all the customers sold out! How long a string it was Edward never discovered, but he determined there and then to end his Wall Street experience; his original amount had multiplied; he was content to let well enough alone, and from that day to this Edward Bok has kept out of Wall Street.

He had seen enough of its manipulations; and, although on "the inside," he decided that the combination of his teacher and his customers was a responsibility too great for him to carry.
Furthermore, Edward decided to leave the Western Union.

The longer he remained, the less he liked its atmosphere.