The unexpected meeting with Victor Hartman had deprived him of all power or wish to sleep.
He sat at the window watching the crowd that thronged the village streets with his outward eyes, but reviewing all the past with his inner vision. It was long after midnight before he retired.
Chapter XVII.
VICTOR MEETS "HIS CHILDREN."
The next morning revealed the full measure of the crowd that filled the little country town to overflowing. And the road leading from the village westward to the University was crowded with foot-passengers, horsemen and carriages of every description.
Those who had no reserved seats set out early, to secure the most eligible of the unreserved places.
The ceremonies were to commence at twelve noon.
Our party, consisting of Emma Cavendish, Laura Lytton, Electra Coroni, Mrs. Fanning, Mrs. Wheatfield and Dr. Jones occupied the whole of the third form from the front.
They were in their places just a few moments before the overture was played.