The context of the following conversation is Ash gave Addison the appearance of virtue. In reality they were quite wicked.:
Ash says I feel that we are very virtuous in the way we approach this problem..
The friend responds Yes, let's just go ahead and dump the chemicals down the river for faster transport..
Ash responds It won't hurt the fish as it said in the studies we read..
The friend responds I don't think those studies are conclusive but this is the best way to get rid of this waste..
Ash responds Plus, it will save us a lot of time and money..
The friend responds I think we are doing the right think here..