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Sawyer enjoyed his
discomfiture and were the loudest in calling for a speech.
The situation became somewhat strained, and Huldy looked up to Quincy
with an expression that seemed to say, How are we going to get out of
this?
Quite a number of the party saw this look and immediately began calling
out, "Mr. Sawyer, give us a speech!" "A speech from Mr. Sawyer!"
Huldy smiled and nodded to Quincy, and then there were loud cries of
"Speech! Speech!" and clapping of hands.
Abner Stiles got up and gave his chair to Professor Strout, who sank
into it, saying as he did so, "I guess it was the heat."
Quincy stepped forward and bowing to Huldy and then to Mrs. Mason,
addressed the party in a low but clearly distinct voice.
"Authorized by these ladies to speak for them, I desire to return
sincere thanks for this manifestation of your regard for them. Your
visit was entirely unexpected by Miss Mason and a great surprise to her.
But it is a most pleasant surprise, and she desires me to thank you
again and again for your kind thoughts and your good company this
evening.


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