And that Coavinses' profession.

Being unpopular.

The rising Coavinses.
Were at a considerable disadvantage." Mr.Jarndyce got up, rubbing his head, and began to walk about.

Mr.
Skimpole played the melody of one of Ada's favourite songs.

Ada and I both looked at Mr.Jarndyce, thinking that we knew what was passing in his mind.
After walking and stopping, and several times leaving off rubbing his head, and beginning again, my guardian put his hand upon the keys and stopped Mr.Skimpole's playing.