As they were to remain with us that day and had taken their places to return by the coach next morning, I sought an opportunity of speaking to Mr. Skimpole. Our out-of-door life easily threw one in my way, and I delicately said that there was a responsibility in encouraging Richard.

Before they left next day, I sought an opportunity of speaking to Mr. Skimpole. I delicately said that there was a responsibility in encouraging Richard.
