In this chapter, we learn that Mr. and Mrs. Lorry have decided to adopt Ben. They've gone to America to find Ben's new family. Mr. Jarndyce tells Ben that he's been searching for a family for him, but he can't find one. He's not the kind of person to take care of an orphan, he says, and he doesn't want to be his family. Ben is upset that he hasn't been able to express his love for his new family openly, but Mr. Harker assures him that he will.
In this chapter, we learn that Mr. and Mrs. Lorry have decided to adopt Ben. They've gone to America to find Ben's new family. Mr. Jarndyce tells Ben that he's been searching for a family for him, but he can't find one. He's not the kind of person to take care of an orphan, he says, and he doesn't want to be his family. Ben is upset that he hasn't been able to express his love for his new family openly, but Mr. Harker assures him that he will.