I felt so deeply sensible of the danger in which he stood that I tried, in Ada's name, in my guardian's, in my own, by every fervent means that I could think of, to warn him of it and to show him some of his mistakes. He received everything I said with patience and gentleness, but it all rebounded from him without taking the least effect. I could not wonder at this after the reception his preoccupied mind had given to my guardian's letter, but I determined to try Ada's influence yet.

I felt so deeply aware of the danger in which he stood that I tried, by every means that I could think of, to warn him. He took everything I said with patience, but it all rebounded from him without the least effect. I determined to try Ada's influence.
