Austin stood the examination well. Though slightly built, he was broad of chest and straight of limb; his blue eyes were bright and clear; and the weakness of his mouth was usually discounted by the sunny smile which readily parted his lips. Nearly three years younger than his sister, and accustomed to look to her for companionship, guidance, and encouragement, Austin had found the months of their separation so real a trial that his joy in their present meeting was particularly demonstrative.

He ed in a flash of thought half a score of promising projects which had been allowed to lapse until s should come home from Haversfield College. And now s was here in front of him, and surveying him with the steady gray eyes he knew and truly loved—s herself, no whit spoiled by her two at the famous school for girls, though in Austin’s mind there had lurked some fears of long skirts, hair “done up”, and—worse than all!—airs of condescending superiority and adult wisdom.

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