How
did I know that it was you? You must remember, Mr. Sawyer, that those
who cannot see have their hearing accentuated, and the ear kindly sends
those pictures to the brain which unfortunately the eye cannot supply."
"I have enjoyed your playing and singing immensely," said Quincy. "Let
us try that duet again."
They sang it again, and then they went from piece to piece, each
suggesting her or his favorite, and it was not till Mandy's shrill voice
once more called out with more than usual force and sharpness, "Supper's
ready," that the piano was closed and Quincy, for the first time taking
Alice's hand in his, led her from the parlor, which was almost shrouded
in darkness, into the bright light of the dining-room, where they took
their accustomed seats. They ate but little, their hearts were full of
the melody that each had enjoyed so much.
CHAPTER XXI
SOME MORE NEW IDEAS.
When Ezekiel and Cobb's twins returned from West Eastborough, they said
the air felt like snow. Mandy had kept some supper for them. Ezekiel
said they had supper over to Eastborough Centre, but the home cooking
smelled so good that all three sat down in the kitchen and disposed of
what Mandy had provided.
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