I'm currently reading this and I firmly believe that easy respect is the most accuratr way to describe the mood since the speaker has a great amount of respect for his father and it is portrayed by the wording of the author, as it is explained that although his father only is a man with 'six grade education' he is knowleadgable about what is truly important in life therefore has been able to live a simple yet enriching life.
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