Thankful's dread of that little room had entirely disappeared.
She was now thoroughly convinced that her imagination and the storm were responsible for the "spooks." John Kendrick continued to sleep and eat at the new boarding-house.

He was a general favorite there, although rather silent and disinclined to take an active part in the conversation at table.

He talked more with Emily Howes than with anyone and she and he were becoming very friendly.
Emily, Thankful and Captain Obed Bangs were the only real friends the young man had; he might have had more, but he did not seem to care for them.

With these three, however, and particularly with Emily, he was even confidential, speaking of his professional affairs and prospects, subjects which he never mentioned to others.
These--the prospects--were brighter than at first.

He had accepted one case and refused another.