I am only your friend and distant kinsman. I have no power over you whatever. But I wish and hope to retain your confidence if I do nothing to forfeit it."
"I am very sure, sir," returned Richard, "that I speak for Ada too when I say that you have the strongest power over us both--rooted in respect, gratitude, and affection--strengthening every day."
"Dear cousin John," said Ada, on his shoulder, "my father's place can never be empty again. All the love and duty I could ever have rendered to him is transferred to you."

I am only your friend and distant kinsman. I have no power over you whatever. But I hope to retain your confidence."
"I am very sure, sir," returned Richard, "that I speak for Ada too when I say that you have the strongest power over us both - rooted in respect, gratitude, and affection - strengthening every day."
"Dear cousin John," said Ada, "all the love and duty I could ever have rendered to my father is transferred to you."
