I saw no useful purpose that could be answered by disclosure, and I half suspected that my companion would refuse credit to my tale.
There were frequent intervals of abstraction and reflection between his questions.

My examination lasted not much less than an hour.

At length he said, "I want an amanuensis or copyist.

On what terms will you live with me ?" I answered that I knew not how to estimate the value of my services.

I knew not whether these services were agreeable or healthful.