Would all turn out right for the boy?
Would he get a suitable education, and what sort of a future lay before him?
The information they had obtained from Basel had not proved perfectly satisfactory.

The scene-painter had, to be sure, taken Fani into his service, but the boy had nothing to do with the painting but to clean up the brushes and palettes, and grind the colors; and, although he had his board and lodging from his master, he must pay for his clothes himself.

It was not a very promising outlook for Fani.

His parents were willing to have him stay away from home, but they expected him at least to support himself, if not to send them some money occasionally.

Mrs.Stein could not decide what ought to be done, and all this new care would have been a very heavy burden to bear, if her sister had not lightened it by her sympathy and encouragement.
Aunty's cheerful spirit always inspired hope and confidence.
* * * * * The next morning, Emma, with a downcast air, asked leave to take some flowers over to lay upon the bed by Nora.