He thought perhaps Schneidekoupon could have thrown light on the subject.
At all events, they were so busily occupied with their schemes and lessons, that they did not-reach home till Madeleine had become anxious lest they had met with some accident.

The long dusk had become darkness before she heard the clatter of hoofs on the asphalt pavement, and she went down to the door to scold them for their delay.

Sybil only laughed at her, and said it was all Mr.Carrington's fault: he had lost his way, and she had been forced to find it for him.
Ten days more passed before their plan was carried into effect.

April had come.

Carrington's work was completed and he was ready to start on his journey.