Robin and I say goodbye with hideous brightness, and I cry all the way back to the station (47).
Robin mentions that he has invited "a boy" to come and stay for a week. I ask, is he very nice and a great friend of yours? Oh no, says Robin, he is one of the most unpopular boys in the school. And after a moment he adds, That‘s why. Am touched, and think that this denotes a generous spirit, but am also undeniably rather apprehensive as to possible characteristics of future guest (93).
