text: A little while later, they stood outside Paulie's classroom. "Just watch that door right there," Grit said to Astrid. "Paulie will come out when class is over." The door opened and several young men came through the door, but no Paulie. After most had exited, Astrid peeked in and saw Paulie talking with another student. She waved, then ran to him.
  
  He scooped her up into his arms, hugged and kissed her before asking, "Where did you come from, you little beauty?" She pointed to the door where Grit and Colleen were standing. Paulie walked over and hugged everyone. "This is a surprise. What are you all doin' here?"
  
  Astrid said, "We're movin' here."
  
  "What?"
  
  Grit looked at Colleen, who said, "Grit says we're moving here next fall so that I also can attend the university."
  
  Paulie looked at Grit for some explanation. "Well, she wanted to go to college, and we can afford it, so why not? I'll find something to do to support the family."
  
  "It was a joyful reunion, but Paulie had his studies, and the following day, Grit and Colleen headed back home with Astrid. In Yankton, Colleen sent a letter to St. Anthony's to have her transcript sent to the University of Nebraska. And she wrote a letter to her mother and father in Chicago.