Carrying the bundle, they entered several stores on trifling errands, and then went home.

They stopped and spoke to everyone.

Kate kissed all her little pupils she met, and told them to come to see her, and to be ready to help clean the schoolhouse in the morning.

Word flew over town swiftly.

The Teacher was back, wearing the loveliest dress, and nicer than ever, and she had invited folks to come to see her.
Kate and George had scarcely finished their supper, when the first pair of shy little girls came for their kisses and to bring "Teacher" a bunch of flowers and a pretty pocket handkerchief from each.