The upshot was, that we found a worthy young merchant or shipping-broker, not long established in business, who wanted intelligent help, and who wanted capital, and who in due course of time and receipt would want a partner.

结果是，我们找到了一位值得尊敬的年轻商人或航运经纪人，他们在商业上建立的时间不长，需要明智的帮助，需要资本，并且在适当的时间和收据下会需要合作伙伴。