Thus Madge gained the benefit of another's experience.

Little by little she sought to increase her slender resources of strength.

The superb climate enabled her to live almost in the open air, and each day she exulted over an increase of vigor.

Almost everything favored her in her new home.
When she was well enough to go out much the strangers had gone, and everything in the town was restful, yet not enervating.

The Waylands, while on the best terms with other permanent residents, were not society people.