As far as I can see, it will be your chief diversion hereafter; unless Linton make amends for other losses: and your provident parent appears to fancy he may.

His letters of advice and consolation entertained me vastly.

In his last he recommended my jewel to be careful of his; and kind to her when he got her.

Careful and kind--that's paternal.

But Linton requires his whole stock of care and kindness for himself.