"Oh, because and because!" replied Richard in his vivacious way. "I am not sure, my dear girl, but that it may be wise and specious to preserve that outward indifference. It may cause other parties interested to become lax about their interests; and people may die off, and points may drag themselves out of memory, and many things may smoothly happen that are convenient enough."
I was so touched with pity for Richard that I could not reproach him any more, even by a look. I remembered my guardian's gentleness towards his errors and with what perfect freedom from resentment he had spoken of them.

"Oh, because and because!" replied Richard in his vivacious way. "That outward indifference may be to cause other parties to become lax about their interests; and people may die off, and many things may smoothly happen that are convenient."
I was so touched with pity for Richard that I could not reproach him any more. I remembered my guardian's gentleness towards his errors and his perfect freedom from resentment.
