Then she said, 'While you are finding a
place and getting it ready for them, ask Miss Pettengill to come and
visit me and bring her friend. Tell her that I am rich, as far as money
goes, but poor in love and companionship. Tell them both that I shall
love to have them come and will do everything I can to make their visit
a pleasant one.' Those were her words as nearly as I can remember them;"
and Quincy waited silently for the decision.
It soon came. Alice went to him and extended her hand, which Quincy
took.
"Tell her," said Alice in her quiet way, "that I thank her very much and
that we will come."
"How soon?" inquired Quincy anxiously and rather abruptly.
"In a few days," replied Alice. "I can get ready much sooner with Miss
Very to help me."
She withdrew the hand, which she had unconsciously allowed to remain in
his so long, and a slight flush mounted to her cheek, for Quincy had
equally unconsciously given it a gentle pressure as he relinquished it.
"I must do up these proofs," said he, going to the table. "I will get
the next train to Boston.
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