He showed not the slightest emotion, nor did he betray any especial interest in what the lawyer was saying.

His attitude was that of attention to a matter which it was his duty to understand and to elucidate.

But that was all.

He wished Mr.Screw would talk a little faster, and say what he required and go; but he was too courteous to hurry him.
"My dear sir," he answered, "I fully understand your position, and any apology from you would be out of place.

Pray proceed." "I have nothing more to say," said Mr.Screw, astonished at so much indifference where a great fortune was concerned.