I wish to represent myself to her through you, because she has a great esteem and respect for her cousin John; and I know you will soften the course I take, even though you disapprove of it; and--and in short," said Richard, who had been hesitating through these words, "I--I don't like to represent myself in this litigious, contentious, doubting character to a confiding girl like Ada."

She has a great respect for her cousin John; and I know you will soften the course I take, even though you disapprove of it; and - and in short," said Richard, hesitating, "I - I don't like to represent myself in this litigious, doubting character to a confiding girl like Ada."
