The children had never before been so royally lodged.

Emma planned directly to spend long hours at her window, looking into the moonlight and listening to the river, as late as she chose, for no one would come to send her off to bed.

Oscar looked about the large apartment, and thought what a fine place it would be to spread out his banners.

They would not be in any one's way, as they were at home; and no one would come and clear them out.

Fred examined all the presses, tables, and drawers, and destined them to his special uses.
The meeting of the five children was a most joyous one to them all.