least, that we had been wrong about them.

We finished our term at school, said sad farewells to our school mates, an even sadder farewell to our parents, were seen on the train at King's Cross, and were on our way to Donwater in the Lake District in the north of England, where our aunt lived.

We were quite apprehensive, although it was jolly to be travelling together, just the two of "us, and while we enjoyed the train trip, it would have been even better if we could have been sure of our reception at the end of the journey.

For after the decision had been made to send us to Aunt Stewart, Father's sister had married a Scotsman, who had died a few years ago, certain almost sinister, to us children anyway, seeing we were so involved, aspects emerged.

First, Mother gave us a long, earnest talk before we left, warning us to be on our best behavior, as Aunt Louise would stand no nonsense. She was used to instant obedience. Second, Mum said she had better warn us that Aunt Louise had nather old-fashioned ideas about how children should be dressed, and she would not stand for untidiness on the modern vogue of sloppy dressing which so many teenagers indulged in today. She went on to say she was thankful that she had

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instilled in us regard for tidy clothing, which our schools had also re-inforced with the neat uniforms they insisted upon.

To emphasize the warning about clothing, Mum received a letter from Aunt Louise in which she said that it would not be necessary for the children to bring much in the way of clothing, as we would soo grow out of them in any case, and our uniforms and other clothes would not be suitable in the country. She would supply what we needed. Also she told Mum in the letter that we should not bring very much in the way of personal belongings, such as books, games, etc., as she would supply all that was necessary and good for

us.

It all sounded horrible, emphasizing what Mum had said, that even at that late date we Mum was begged that we would not have to go. sorry for us, but said that that was not possible, all arrangements had been made. Besides, they could not afford to send them anywhere else. Their aunt was quite well-to-do, and it would not cost them anything for the children to stay there. She had helped the family out a number of times, and now they had asked her again, it would not do to change thier plans and disappoint her.

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