I went back to my inn, and seriously considered what had happened to me.

The result of my cogitations was that I went abroad.

Only for a change--not at all because I was trying to weaken the impression you had produced on me! After a while I returned to England.
Only because I was tired of traveling--not at all because your influence drew me back! Another interval passed; and luck turned my way, for a wonder.

The drawing-master's place became vacant here.

Miss Ladd advertised; I produced my testimonials; and took the situation.