"I shall drop
the name of Putnam when I arrive in New York, but what name I shall take
I have not yet decided upon; it will depend upon circumstances. But I
shall have the 'New York Herald' every day, and if you advertise for me
I shall be sure to see it."
She then relapsed into silence, and Quincy forbore to speak any more, as
he saw she was busy with her own thoughts. They soon reached the city
and parted at the door of the station. She gave him her hand, and as he
held it in his for a moment, he said, "Good-by, Miss Linda." She thanked
him for not saying "Miss Putnam" with a glance of her eyes. "I may not
see you again, but you may depend upon me. If I hear of anything that
will help you in your search for your parents, my time shall be given to
the matter, and I will communicate with you at the earliest moment.
Good-by."
He raised his hat and they parted.
Town Meeting Day proved to be a bright and pleasant one. At nine o'clock
the Town Hall was filled with the citizens of Eastborough. They had come
from the Centre, they had come from West Eastborough and from Mason's
Corner.
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