[The answer comes with barely any pause in his cooly elegant script.]
When it has been earned. [While he is at least mildly curious of her progress, greater interest lies in what he stands to gain from investing time and effort into something of benefit to another.] I believe one good deed deserves another, and I have given you more of my time than most will ever know, opening your eyes to a realm of possibilities once unknown to you. The latter alone is immeasurable in worth, you will agree.
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When it has been earned. [While he is at least mildly curious of her progress, greater interest lies in what he stands to gain from investing time and effort into something of benefit to another.] I believe one good deed deserves another, and I have given you more of my time than most will ever know, opening your eyes to a realm of possibilities once unknown to you. The latter alone is immeasurable in worth, you will agree.