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Dr. Crabb was anxious to have him go to Dartmouth , his own _ alma mater _ , being convinced that he would do him credit and make a brilliant record for scholarship . Indeed , it was settled that he would go , his parents being ready to be guided by the doctor 's advice . From Penhurst to Arden , where Andy 's parents lived , was fifty miles . Starting at three o'clock , the train reached Arden station at five . As Andy stepped on the platform he saw Roland Hunter , the son of a neighbor . `` How are you , Andy ? '' said Roland , with a cheerful greeting .