When Margaret Ann showed him reverentially in , Frances was sitting in a halo of sunset light , and the pale , golden chrysanthemums in her hair shone like stars in the blue-black coils . Elliott Sherwood had been absent from Windy Meadows for several days . There was a subdued jubilance in his manner . `` You think I have come to say good-bye , but I have n't , '' he told her . `` I shall see you again very soon , I hope . I have just received a call to Castle Street church , and it is my intention to accept . So Corona and I will be in town this winter . '' Frances tried to tell him how glad she was , but only stammered . Elliott Sherwood came close up to her as she stood by the window in the fading light , and said -- But on second thoughts I shall not record what he said -- or what she said either . Some things should be left to the imagination . Why Mr. Cropper Changed His Mind `` Well , Miss Maxwell , how did you get along today ? '' asked Mr. Baxter affably , when the new teacher came to the table . She was a slight , dark girl , rather plain-looking , but with a smart , energetic way . Mr. Baxter approved of her ; he `` liked her style , '' as he would have said . The summer term had just opened in the Maitland district . Esther Maxwell was a stranger , but she was a capable girl , and had no doubt of her own ability to get and keep the school in good working order . She smiled brightly at Mr. Baxter . `` Very well for a beginning . The children seem bright and teachable and not hard to control . '' Mr. Baxter nodded .
`` There are no bad children XXXXX the school except the Cropper boys -- and they can be good enough if they like .
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