After finally arriving at Aunt Cilla's, Eunice, their cousin, tells them that her mother (their Aunt Cilla) died the previous spring. Eunice consults Father Joseph -- the priest from her local parish -- who advises that the children may stay, but only temporarily.
Upon arriving at Aunt Cilla's home, Eunice tells them that her mother (Aunt Cilla) had passed away in the previous spring. Eunice then consults Father Joseph, the priest from their local parish, who advises they may stay temporarily but not permanently.