"There's no doubt about her being glad to see you." Nanna grasped the hands held out to her, hanging her head on one side, and smiling her tremorous, bashful smile.

The other two, Kate and Mary, came forward, affectionate, but more self-contained.

Anne realised with a curious surprise that she was coming back to a household that she knew, that knew her and loved her.

In the last week she had forgotten Prior Street.
Majendie watched her anxiously.

But she, too, had qualities which could be relied on.