"
"That way of stating the case is satisfactory," said Quincy, a little
more genially.
"I don't think I am in danger of being robbed with two such trusty
guardians," said Alice.
Then all three laughed, and the little rift was closed. But the Squire's
words had not been unheeded and two hearts were busily thinking and
wondering if he had really meant what he said.
The Squire then turned to Quincy. "If you will name a day we will go
over to the county town, present the will for probate, and at any time
thereafter my books will be ready for inspection."
Quincy named the following Wednesday, and then both men congratulated
Miss Pettengill on her good fortune, bade her good morning, and then
started to go to the store.
As they passed through the kitchen Mandy was not in sight. She evidently
did not intend to have a second interview with the Squire.
When they reached the store they found Strout and Hiram and Mr. Hill and
his son already there. The business with Mr. Hill was soon concluded,
and he delivered the keys of the property to Squire Rundlett; then the
co-partnership papers were duly signed and witnessed, and then the
Squire passed the keys to Mr.
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