““Maia had been sitting absolutely still on a chair in the hall, waiting. Now she heard a loud peal on the street bell and turned to see a dark, wild-haired boy running up the steps. Taking no notice of the flustered maid, he came up to Maia. “I’m going home, Maia,” shouted Finn. “I’m going home!” Upstairs a door had opened, and Miss Minton came slowly down the stairs, dabbing her eyes. Then she drew herself up to her full height. “We are all going home,” she said.””
