Emily had ever been obedient to her parents in all things, and this command, grievous as it was, she felt bound to obey.

On the day after it was given, Andrew lingered for her in vain at the place where they had met daily, until after his school hour.
On the next morning he was there earlier than usual, and waited until past his school hour again.

But she did not come.

Strictly obedient to her parents, she had gone another way so as to avoid the meeting.
During that day, Andrew was absent from school.

Having twice missed his gentle friend, he had no heart to enter upon his studies, and so went listlessly wandering about the streets until nearly twelve o'clock.