Don't one of you fail to be there." As Anne Pierson stepped off the 8.15 train the next morning after an all-night ride, she was surrounded by seven laughing girls and marched in triumph to David Nesbit's big car, which Miriam used at her own pleasure during her brother's absence.
The eight girls managed to squeeze into it, and drove to the Pierson cottage with all speed.

Here Anne was set down, told to make the most of her hour with her family and to be prepared upon their return to say good-bye to home for the rest of the day.
The programme outlined by Grace was carried out to the letter.

The joy of Mrs.Gray at again seeing her adopted children was well worth witnessing.
"I don't know how I ever managed to stay away from you so long!" she exclaimed, as she looked fondly about her at the smiling, girlish faces.
"How I wish you might all have been with me.

I should have returned sooner, but dreaded the winter here.

I do not thrive here--during these long, cold Oakdale winters.