But his real interest was in things rather than events.

Of course, he knew a great deal--a very great deal--about Egyptian history, but still he was, before all, a collector." "And what will happen to his collection if he is really dead ?" "The greater part of it goes to the British Museum by his will, and the remainder he has left to his solicitor, Mr.Jellicoe." "To Mr.Jellicoe! Why, what will Mr.Jellicoe do with Egyptian antiquities ?" "Oh, he is an Egyptologist, too, and quite an enthusiast.

He has a really fine collection of scarabs and other small objects such as it is possible to keep in a private house.

I have always thought that it was his enthusiasm for everything Egyptian that brought him and my uncle together on terms of such intimacy; though I believe he is an excellent lawyer, and he is certainly a very discreet, cautious man." "Is he?
I shouldn't have thought so, judging by your uncle's will." "Oh, but that was not Mr.Jellicoe's fault.

He assures us that he entreated my uncle to let him draw up a fresh document with more reasonable provisions.