What Thankful thought of it was evidenced by the manner in which she received the news.

She did not say much, then, but the expression of relief and delight upon her face was indication sufficient.

She did ask a number of questions: Why had Emily come then, so long before her school closed?
How was it that she could leave her teaching?
Why hadn't she written?
And many others.
Miss Howes answered the questions one after the other.

She had come in May because she found that she could come.
"I meant to come the very first moment it was possible for me to do so," she said.

"I have been more interested in this new project of yours, Auntie, than anything else in the world.