CHAPTER XXXIII.
THE WEDDIN'S.
The next day was Saturday. While the Pettengill family was at breakfast,
Squire Rundlett arrived. He had driven over from Montrose with the
partnership papers for Strout, Hiram, and Quincy to sign and also the
will of the late Mrs. Hepsibeth Putnam.
As he came into the kitchen he espied Mandy, and a broad smile spread
over his face as he said, "Good morning, Miss Skinner, was that paper
all right?" Mandy flushed scarlet but said nothing. "Honestly, Miss
Skinner," said the Squire, "I think it was a very sensible act on
Hiram's part. If men were obliged to put their proposals in writing
there wouldn't be any more breach of promise cases."
"I think he was a big goose," finally ejaculated Mandy, laughing in
spite of herself.
"At any rate," continued the Squire, "he knew how to pick out a smart,
pretty little woman for a wife;" and he raised his hat politely and
passed into the dining-room.
Here he was asked to have some breakfast. He accepted a cup of coffee,
and, while drinking it, informed Quincy and Alice of the twofold purpose
of his visit.
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