He was heard, as Harry saw a sunbonnet waved vigorously on the porch.

The travelers descended rapidly, crossed the brook, and approached the house.

A strong woman of middle years shouted joyously and came forward to meet them, leaving a little weazened figure crouched in a chair on the porch.
Mrs.Simmons embraced her brother and son with enthusiasm, and gave a hearty welcome to Harry, whom Jarvis introduced in the most glowing words.

Then the three walked to the porch and the bent little figure in the chair.

As they went up the steps together old Aunt Suse suddenly straightened up and stood erect.