Before Richard Carstone departs to begin his new career, he makes a remark that distresses Ada; namely, the idea that the Chancery suit will be decided in his and Ada's favor, making their life, when they eventually get married, an easy one in terms of material comforts. Esther shares Ada's disapproval, compelling Richard to dismiss the idea that the Chancery suit could ever yield a benefit--it will never.
When Mr. Jarndyce and his wards first arrived in London, one of the first things they did was to pay Mrs. Jellyby a visit. Alas, it was in vain, for at the time, Mrs. Jellyby, attended by Caddy, had gone to a tea-drinking. So upon Richard's departure, Mr. Jarndyce, Ada, and Esther again pay Mrs. Jellyby a visit. But again it is to no avail: Mrs. Jellyby, attended by Caddy, has gone out
