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At the door he was met by Mr. Evans , who spoke to him kindly , said he hoped to make him happy , and to do everything for his good in his father 's absence . He added also that Griffith and Meekin and Price were come , and were in the laundry , which was then to be called the schoolroom ; but that he should not call any of them that day to lessons ; only he hoped that he would not go far from the house , as he was now accountable for his safety . `` Mr. Evans then walked away , and Bernard went to his own room , where he had much difficulty to prevent himself from crying again ; but happening to light upon some penny pictures and a pair of scissors , he amused himself with cutting them all to pieces ; first cutting out the figures , then the houses , and then the trees , till he had spoiled them all . `` At one o'clock the bell rang for dinner . Bernard did not stir till somebody had had the trouble of coming up to call him . The dinner was laid in the family dining-room . Miss Grizzy was seated at the head of the table when Bernard came in ; she was in very good humour , and smart as usual .