There were no words of regret; and thoughts of sorrow lay with thoughts of love at the bottom of their hearts, too fast-bound together and too mighty to shew themselves except in action.
The money was borrowed easily, upon a mortgage of the farm.
President Tuttle was written to, and a favourable answer received.

There was a foundation at Shagarack, as well as at Mannahatta; and Will and Winthrop could be admitted there on somewhat easier terms than were granted to those who could afford better.

Some additions were made to their scanty wardrobe from Mr.Cowslip's store; and at home unwearied days and nights were given to making up the new, and renewing and refurbishing the old and the worn.

Old socks were re-toed and refooted; old trousers patched so that the patch could not be seen; the time-telling edges of collars and wristbands done over, so that they would last awhile yet; mittens knitted, and shirts made.

It was a little wardrobe when all was done; yet how much time and care had been needed to bring it together.
It was a dear one too, though it had cost little money; for it might almost be said to have been made of the heart's gold.
Poor Winifred's love was less wise than her mother's, for it could not keep sorrow down.