edward. Worse than a thief. You're content that others should steal for you.
peacey. And who isn't?
edward is really pleased with the aptness of this. He at once changes his tone, which indeed had become rather bullying.
edward. Ah, Peacey, I perceive that you study sociology. Well, that's too big a question to enter into now. The application of the present portion of it is that I have for the moment, at some inconvenience to myself, ceased to receive stolen goods and therefore am in a position to throw a stone at you. I have thrown it.
peacey, who would far sooner be bullied than talked to like this, turns very sulky.
peacey. And now I'm to leave the firm, I suppose?
edward. Not unless you wish.
peacey. I happen to think the secret's worth its price.
edward. Perhaps someone will pay it you.