Richard grinned in friendship upon Mr.Fopling, who shook hands flabbily and seemed uncertain of his mental direction.

Richard said nothing through fear of overwhelming Mr.Fopling.

Mr.Fopling was equally silent through fear of overwhelming himself.

Released from Richard, Mr.Fopling found refuge in the chair he had quitted, and maintained himself without sound or motion, bolt upright, staring straight ahead.

Mr.Fopling had a vacant expression, and his face was not an advantageous face.