He must go ahead now, for retreat was cut off.

He lifted the window and climbed into the room, lowering the sash gently behind him.

As no one ever came into this room but Jonas, he felt safe enough.

Jonas would plan a meeting after midnight in Cynthy Ann's room, and in Cynthy Ann's presence.
In groping for a chair, August drew aside the curtain of the gable-window, hoping to get some light.

Had Jonas taken to cultivating flowers in pots?
Here was a "monthly" rose on the window-seat! Surely this was the room.