A few weeks later Dr. Jekyll hosts a dinner party for several friends, including Utterson. After the other guests leave, Utterson questions Jekyll about the terms of his will. Utterson never “approved” of this will, and lets Jekyll know that he has been “learning something” about Hyde, whom he describes as “abominable.” Jekyll protests that Utterson does not understand his strange situation and assures him that he can get rid of Hyde whenever he chooses. Jekyll also requests that if anything should happen to him, Utterson will take care of Hyde, make sure his rights are protected. Utterson agrees even though he avows that he will never like the man.