I tell you there's a nasty trick done up in that paper; and if you're going to keep it, don't say anything about it." The family laughed, and even Mr.Snow unbent himself so far as to smile and wipe his spectacles.

Then the little tailoress went away, wondering when the mischief would reveal itself, but sure that it would appear in good time.

In good time--that is, in Mr.Belcher's good time--it did appear.
To comprehend the excitement that followed, it must be remembered that the people of Sevenoaks had the most implicit confidence in Mr.
Belcher's business sagacity.

He had been upon the ground, and knew personally all about the great discoveries.

Having investigated for himself, he had invested his funds in this Company.