'
He went on to relate that his position in the office of Percival &
Peel was now nominally that of an articled clerk, and that in three
years' time, if all went well, he would be received in the firm as
junior partner.
'There's only one little project I am sorry to give up, in
connection with your affairs, Snowdon. If it had happened that your
daughter had inherited the money, why shouldn't I have had the
honour of becoming your son-in-law?'
Joseph stared, then burst into hearty laughter.
'I tell you what,' he said, recovering himself, 'why should you give
up that idea? She's as good a girl as you'll ever come across, I can
tell you that, my boy. There's better-looking, but you won't find
many as modest and good-hearted. Just make her acquaintance, and
tell me if I've deceived you. And look here, Scawthorne; by George,
I'll make a bargain with you! You say you'll be a partner m three
years. Marry Jane when that day comes, and I'll give you a thousand
for a wedding present. I mean it! What's more, I'll make my will on
your marriage-day and leave everything I've got to you and her.
There now!'
'What makes you so benevolent all at once?' inquired Scawthorne,
blandly.
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