Stephen was getting ready to launch his boat . When he saw Paul he started and a strange , vivid , exultant expression flashed across his face . Paul felt a sudden chill -- the upspringing fountain of his gladness was checked in mid-leap . He had known no doubt on the way home -- all that long , weary walk he had known no doubt -- but now ? `` Stephen , '' he cried . `` I 've come back ! I had to ! Stephen , are you glad -- are you glad ? '' Stephen 's face was as emotionless as ever . The burst of feeling which had frightened Paul by its unaccustomedness had passed like a fleeting outbreak of sunshine between dull clouds . `` I reckon I am , '' he said . `` Yes , I reckon I am . I kind of -- hoped -- you would come back . You 'd better go in and get some breakfast . '' Paul 's eyes were as radiant as the deepening dawn . He knew Stephen was glad and he knew there was nothing more to be said about it . They were back just where they were before Miss Trevor came -- back in their perfect , unmarred , sufficient comradeship . `` I must just run around and see Nora first , '' said Paul . Abel and His Great Adventure `` Come out of doors , master -- come out of doors . I ca n't talk or think right with walls around me -- never could .
Let 's go out XXXXX the garden . ''
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