ONE EVENING So it was settled, and Joy came.

There was no especial day appointed for the journey.

Her father was to come up with her as soon as he had arranged his affairs so that he could do so, and then to go directly back to Boston and sail at once.
Gypsy found plenty to do, in getting ready for her cousin.

This having a roommate for the first time in her life was by no means an unimportant event to her.

Her room had always been her own especial private property.