Eric learnt the whole landscape by heart, and thought himself a most happy boy to come to such a place.

He fancied that he should be never tired of looking at the sea, and could not take his eyes off the great buoy that rolled about in the centre of the bay, and flashed in the sunlight at every move.

He turned round full of hope and spirits, and, after watching for a few moments the beautiful face of his sleeping brother, he awoke him with a boisterous kiss.
That day Eric was to have his first interview with Dr.Rowlands.

The school had already re-opened, and one of the boys in his college cap passed by the window while they were breakfasting.

He looked very happy and engaging, and was humming a tune as he strolled along.