Read the passage and complete the sentence.
There was silence. Neither Mr.Mayne nor Mr.Bridge spoke. Mr.Mayne looked across at Mr.Bridge and waited. Both wanted the other to speak. Neither of them spoke. It was as if each felt that whoever spoke first would lose. Presently they rose together and together said: "Well, I must be going". Then they nodded slightly to each other and did indeed go. So they agreed to separate, but on both sides there was regret, for each was deeply convinced that they could have formed a business partnership that would have given them fame and wealth.
When Mr.Mayne and Mr.Bridge met, they ... .
were anxious to talk about their wealth
hoped to solve their financial problems
were both sure that they could have been successful partners in business
found they had nothing to say
disliked each other immediately
