They did not know yet how Mrs.Stanhope would treat their several delinquencies, when she knew all about them, and, besides, they were homesick.
"What about going home ?" they asked each other; and none of the letters had mentioned the subject.

They were disappointed.
As to Fani, he began to wonder what Mrs.Stanhope's plans were for him.
When would she talk with him again?
Would he have to go back to the factory?
She had never since that day talked with him as she used to do; but often he was aware that she was looking at him, long and thoughtfully.
In Elsli's heart, too, anxiety reigned supreme; not so much for herself as for Fani.

Mrs.Stanhope was already displeased with him; and when she found out that she had been doing wrong too, Elsli could not but fear that her displeasure would be so severe that they should both be sent away..