Mr. Jarndyce took great pains to talk with him seriously and to put it to his good sense not to deceive himself in so important a matter. Richard was a little grave after these interviews, but invariably told Ada and me that it was all right, and then began to talk about something else.

Mr. Jarndyce took great pains to talk with him seriously about the matter. Richard was a little grave after these interviews, but invariably told Ada and me that it was all right, and then began to talk about something else.
