As he looked into her large and awe-inspiring clear eyes, a something he tried to keep from his mind--to put off day by day from contemplation--kept asserting itself directly to his inner consciousness.

He began to doubt the expediency and wisdom of his management.

He recalled every incident of his interview with Carry, and half-believed that its failure was due to himself.

Yet Mrs.Starbottle was very patient and confident; her very confidence shook his faith in his own judgment.

When her strength was equal to the exertion, she was propped up in her chair by the window, where she could see the school and the entrance to the hotel.