He would show his client that he could be punctual and painstaking.

He should have his abstract of title without delay; moreover, he had in mind a scholarly effort entirely worthy of himself.

The dull facts should be illuminated with an occasional striking phrase.

He considered that it would doubtless be of interest to Mr.Norton, in this connection, to know something, too, of mediaeval land tenure, ancient Roman and modern English.

He proposed artfully to pander to his client's literary tastes--assuming that he had such tastes.