Then once more Winona came to the front door and called him.
"Wilbur--Wil-bur-r-r! Where can that child be!" he heard her demand.

She went to the back of the house and more faintly he heard her again call his name--"Wilbur, Wil-bur-r-r!" Then, with discernible impatience, more shortly, "Wilbur Cowan!" He was intently regarding a printed placard that hung on the wall beside Winona's bureau.

It read: A gentleman makes no noise; a lady is serene .-- Emerson.
He remained silent.

He was not going to make any noise.

At length he could hear preparations for departure.
"Merle, dear, your hat is on the piano--Mother, hand him his hat--I'll bring his suitcase." "Well, I'll be sure to come back to see you all some day." "Yes, now don't forget us--no, we mustn't let him do that." They were out on the porch, going down the walk.