Mr.Gaskell also exhibited some nervousness, not performing with his customary correctness.

But for the first time the charm failed: no noise accompanied the music, nor did anything of an unusual character occur.

They repeated the whole suite, but with a similar result.
Both were surprised, but neither, had any explanation to offer.

My brother, who at first dreaded intensely a repetition of the vision, was now almost disappointed that nothing had occurred; so quickly does the mood of man change.
After some further conversation the young men parted for the Long Vacation--John returning to Worth Maltravers and Mr.Gaskell going to London, where he was to pass a few days before he proceeded to his home in Westmorland..