I could not help noticing, however, that Mr.Corbeck was, in a measure, speaking as if against time.

I took it that he wished, while speaking, to study his ground; to see how far he would be justified in taking into confidence the two strangers before him.

As he went on, I could see that his confidence kept increasing.

When I thought of it afterward, and remembered what he had said, I realised that the measure of the information which he gave us marked his growing trust.
"I have been several times out on expeditions in Egypt for your Father; and I have always found it a delight to work for him.

Many of his treasures--and he has some rare ones, I tell you-he has procured through me, either by my exploration or by purchase--or--or--otherwise.
Your Father, Miss Trelawny, has a rare knowledge.