"'It can be worked up into one of the best things going,' says she, 'and
I'm getting it dirt cheap. You can have a third share for a thousand
pounds, that's just what it's costing, and owe me the other hundred."

"'And what position do I take?' says he.

"'If you come in on those terms,' says she, 'then, of course, it's a
partnership.'

"He rose and came over to her. 'Life isn't all business, Susan,' says
he.

"'I've found it so mostly,' says she.

"'Fourteen years ago,' says he, 'I made the mistake; now you're making
it.'

"'What mistake am I making?' says she.

"'That man's the only thing as can't learn a lesson,' says he.

"'Oh,' says she, 'and what's the lesson that you've learnt?'

"'That I never get on without you, Susan,' says he.

"'Well,' says she, 'you suggested a partnership, and I agreed to it. What
more do you want?'

"'I want to know the name of the firm,' says he.