"
Quincy went to Hiram, who helped him on with his coats. They walked
along together. After they turned the corner and got out of sight of the
grocery store, Hiram said:
"Geewhilikins! What a smasher you gave him. I thought you said you
didn't know nothin' about fightin'."
"I don't know much," responded Quincy. "There are a dozen men in Boston
who could do to me just exactly what I did to Bob Wood."
CHAPTER IX.
MR. SAWYER CALLS ON MISS PUTNAM.
Quincy had a double purpose in calling on Lindy; he actually wished to
see her, for they had not met since the concert, but his principal wish
was to meet a real old-fashioned country couple. To be sure, Deacon
Mason and his wife often dropped into the vernacular, but the Deacon was
a very dignified old gentleman and his wife was not a great talker. What
he desired was to find one of the old-fashioned style of country women,
with a tongue hung in the middle and running at both ends. His wish was
to be gratified.
When he clanged the old brass knocker on the door, Samanthy Green
answered the call.
"Is Miss Putnam at home?" asked Quincy politely.
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