One wing would be set apart entirely for Dr.Langton and his daughters, who could bring any servant of their own if they desired it; he and his companions would occupy the other part of the building; and it was for the family themselves to decide whether they should be served with their meals in their own apartments, or join the rest at table.
No epidemic sickness had ever appeared in the locality.

The house was situated on a rather high plain, though sheltered from the winds, and partly surrounded by its own moat.

The air was fine and bracing.

It would be likely to do good to those who had been exposed to the contagion of sickness, and had been taxing their strength in the good work of tending others.
It did not take much argument on Arthur's part to win the grateful consent of Dr.Langton, and the bright eyes of the girls showed how pleasant was the prospect to them.

Their father, they were sure, would greatly benefit by the removal to a healthier locality; and though they would willingly have remained on, seeking, even without his guidance, to alleviate the sufferings of the stricken, yet they were both conscious that their energies were rather impaired by watching and anxiety, and that they might in such case be in danger of falling a prey to the sickness themselves.
A few days more and they found themselves established in their new quarters, delighted with everything about them.