I then asked Richard whether he had thought of any more congenial pursuit.

I asked Richard if any one knew of their coming down together.

"I was a little nervous to ask Richard, because he's been kind of an older brother to me," she said.

Is it agreed that we ask Richard if he could deal with this for us please?

I asked Richard about the problem and what could be done about it.

I didn't even ask Richard if we were leaving town for real.

Nicole asked Richard after the party was over and the crowd had dispersed.

I'd asked Richard first, wolf business and all, but he had flatly refused.

Julian asked Richard, when they once more mounted their bicycles.

Michael asked Richard directly at the end of the conversation.