But I did not discover any inclination to read.

The curious history that I had just heard, and Thorndyke's evident determination to elucidate it further, disposed me to meditation.

Moreover, as his subordinate, it was my business to occupy myself with his affairs.

Wherefore, having stirred the fire and got my pipe well alight, I abandoned myself to the renewed consideration of the facts relating to Jeffrey Blackmore's will..