He learned that during his absence
the proofs of The Man Without a Tongue had been brought over by Mr.
Ernst and read and corrected, Aunt Ella taking Quincy's place as reader.
At last all was ready, and on the tenth of May a party of three ladies
and one gentleman was driven to the station in time for the one o'clock
train. They had lunched early and the whole party was healthy, happy,
and in the best of spirits. Then came the leave-takings. The two young
ladies and the gentleman sped away upon the train, while the middle-aged
lady started for home in her carriage, telling herself a dozen times on
the way that she knew she would be lonesomer than ever when she got
there.
The trip by train and boat was uneventful. Alice sat quietly and enjoyed
the salt sea breeze, while both Quincy and Rosa entertained her with
descriptions of the bits of land and various kinds of sailing craft that
came in sight. It was nearly seven o'clock when the steamer rounded
Brant Point. In a short time it was moored to the wharf, and the party,
with their baggage, were conveyed swiftly to Mrs.
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