We said good-by to the old life, the old privations, the old trials, and embarked on a new, smiling and sunny sea.
Another week saw us comfortably settled at Crown Anstey.

The first bewilderment of our new position passed away, I began to feel more at my ease as master of that magnificent mansion, and on my sister's calm face I saw already signs of returning health.
We had a grand reception when I returned with Clare to Crown Anstey.

The Anstey church bells pealed out merrily; the servants were all assembled; mademoiselle, fresh and beautiful as a morning star, was in the hall.
I saw the kindly looks of commiseration that followed my sister.

All the servants in the house vied with one another who should he the most attentive.

Coralie looked at me, with sweet, sisterly anxiety shining in her eyes.
The following day Coralie suggested we find two nice, large, lofty cheerful rooms for my sister's use.