If he found employment, she was to join him immediately; if not successful, they were then to talk further of the journey to America.
With painful reluctance, Agnes went back to her father's house, the door of which ever stood open to receive her; and she went back alone.

The pride of her husband would not permit him to cross the threshold of a dwelling where his presence was not a welcome one.

In eager suspense, she waited for a whole week ere a letter came from Edward.

The tone of this letter was as cheerful and as hopeful as it was possible for the young man to write.

But, as yet, he had found no employment.