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 residence, Eunice, their cousin, reveals that her mother (their Aunt Cilla) had passed away in the preceding spring. Eunice then consults Father Joseph, the priest from her local parish, who advises that they may stay temporarily but not indefinitely.