Later, Valentine explains he left his wife whilst on holiday in Europe because she was only concerned about saving money and did not seem to enjoy life for what it is.
The following winter and spring Valentine is busy writing new songs and playing and teaching music to the girls.
Later, he goes into town for a while, and comes back to say Louise Ireland is leaving Paris and going to travel round the world whilst he wants to stay with them.
Although at first her agent won't disclose who is moving in, they soon find out it is Janet and her new husband Seymour, there to bring up Dickie close to his grandparents.
The story ends with noise from works being done on the newly purchased house, jarring the ambience and atmosphere of the rural place.