"I'm afraid I know what Irene Vernon will think of the school." It was of course impossible for all the parents of the girls to come to the "At Home", but a certain proportion had promised to be present.
There was a good hotel at Llangarmon, and they could put up there, and drive over for the occasion.

The neighbourhood was so beautiful that several would take the opportunity of spending a few days in sightseeing.
"I've news to tell you," said Ulyth to Rona one morning, her face radiant as she showed a letter.

"Who do you think are coming to the party?
Motherkins and Oswald! Ossie'll just be home in time, so they're jaunting off to Elwyn Bay like a pair of honeymooners.

Motherkins hasn't been very well, and Dad says the sea air will do her good--he can't leave business himself, more's the pity! Won't it be glorious to see them here! I could stand on my head, I'm so glad." The prospect of meeting any members of the Stanton family again was a great pleasure to Rona, who treasured the memory of the Christmas holidays as her happiest experience in England.

Mrs.Fowler was also to be present, so she would see the friend who had been kind to her at Eastertide as well.
"I'm glad my mother's coming," said Winnie.