It's like seein' the first o' the swallows.

An' sic a day as ye hae had for yer lang traivel!' she went on, leading the way to her sister's parlour, and followed by all the students, of whom the one that came hindmost was the most remarkable of the group--at the same time the most weary and downcast.
Miss Napier gave them a similar welcome, shaking hands with every one of them.

She knew them all but the last.

To him she involuntarily showed a more formal respect, partly from his appearance, and partly that she had never seen him before.

The whisky-bottle was brought out, and all partook, save still the last.