“You should not say that without a good reason, Jessop.”
“No, I should not.”
“Well, I don’t ask for your confidence, so let it slide. It was tempting; but there is your brother.”
“Curse my brother!” cried Jessop savagely. “Is he always to stand in my light?”
“That rests with you.”
“Look here, what do you mean?”
“Do you wish me to state what I mean?”
“Yes,” said Jessop excitedly.
“Then I meant this. Your father is very rich, and knows how to protect his interests.”
“Trust him for that.”