"Who was you looking after?" asked Uncle Ike, as Ezekiel entered the
room and closed the door.
"I think it was Mr. Sawyer," replied Ezekiel, "on his way to Eastborough
Centre."
"That Mr. Sawyer," said Uncle Ike, "is a very level-headed young man. He
called on me once and I like him very much. Do you know him, 'Zeke?"
"Yes, I know who he is," Ezekiel answered, "but I have never been
introduced to him. He nods and I nod, or I say, 'good mornin',' and he
says, 'good mornin'.'"
"Don't you go up to Deacon Mason's as much as you used to, 'Zeke?" asked
Uncle Ike. "I thought Huldy and you were going to make a match of it."
Ezekiel replied, "Well, to be honest, Uncle Ike, Huldy and me had a
little tiff, and I haven't seen her to speak to her for more than three
weeks, but I guess it will all come out all right some day."
"Well, you're on the right track, 'Zeke," said Uncle Ike. "Do all your
fighting before you get married. But what brings you down here so early
in the morning?"
"I've got some bad news," replied Ezekiel. "Have you heard from Alice
lately?"
"No," said Uncle Ike, "and I can't understand it.
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