He hailed a
hack and was driven to the hotel. He found Sir Stuart and told him that
he had found his supposed granddaughter, but that he must wait until he
returned from Boston with the papers, that his wife's feelings must be
respected, and that the document could only be opened and read by the
person who had been known to her as Lindy Putnam.
Quincy reached Mt. Vernon Street about eight o'clock that evening. His
wife and aunt listened eagerly to the graphic recital of his search. He
pictured the somewhat sensational episode in the boudoir in the most
expressive language, and Alice remarked that Quincy was fast gathering
the materials for a most exciting romance; while Aunt Ella declared that
the disclosure of the dual personality of Linda and Celeste would form a
most striking theatrical tableau.
Aunt Ella informed him that she had been requested by Mr. and Mrs.
Nathaniel Adams Sawyer to extend an invitation to Miss Bruce Douglas to
dine with them on any day that might be convenient for her. "I was
included in the invitation, of course," Aunt Ella added.
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