He had already perfected it by correspondence with Mrs.
Renwick.

It was, briefly, this: he, Thorpe, would at once hire a servant girl, who would make anything but supervision unnecessary in so small a household.

The remainder of the money he had already paid for a year's tuition in the Seminary of the town.

Thus Helen gained her leisure and an opportunity for study; and still retained her home in case of reverse.
Thorpe found his sister already a young lady.

After the first delight of meeting had passed, they sat side by side on the haircloth sofa and took stock of each other.
Helen had developed from the school child to the woman.