He has his own reasons for treating you as he does.

I cannot enter into particulars here.

Nor would I, even if time and opportunity warranted, for it would do no good.

Keep your eyes open, your head clear--your temper cool, and your tongue silent, and you will see and learn much without the interference of a second person.

I am going to open an office in Nottingham, my native town, and if ever you want a friend in the hour of need, come to Josiah Bassett in the full confidence of affection, and I will help you." This speech roused all my curiosity.