I don't mean as to his expertness only, but as to his good faith.

He might prefer to sell the idea to somebody who could pay cash,--which I cannot." "Why, you seem to have given this thing a good deal of thought, Trednoke." "Well, yes: it has been my hobby for a year past; and I have made some investigations myself.

But this is the first time I have spoken of it to any one." "I understand.

And what of the investigations ?" "I can say that I found enough to interest me.

I'll tell you about it some time.