Whether or not that had been the case, Percy was now convalescent, and was to set off for school on the following Friday.

Longworth College was not a great distance, and as Percy would have to pass through Seaton on his way, Aunt Harriet invited him to break his journey there and spend the night at her house.

She had a poor opinion of the boy's capacity, but having undertaken a half share in his education she felt an increased sense of responsibility towards him, and wished to find an opportunity of a word with him in private.
Winona hailed her brother's advent with immense joy.

Even so flying a visit was better than nothing.

Letters were an inadequate means of expression, and she was longing to pour out all her new experiences.