“Yes, I promise. I hope I won't forget to perform it as I have in one instance.”
“Why—what?”
“Do you remember that young man at the Town Hall—Arthur Scates? He's in consumption. I told him to come to the State House and I would see that he had proper treatment. He hasn't been—or perhaps he has since I've been away, but I will see him to-morrow.”
Alice looked up at him approvingly. “Quincy, I agree with you that the real value of money is found in the good that can be done with it.”
CHAPTER VII. — STROUT AND MAXWELL'S GROCERY
The next morning, after breakfast, Quincy asked his wife and Maude to accompany him to Mrs. Hawkins' barn.
“I wish I had my saddle horse here,” said Alice.
“So do I,” added Maude. “I did think of bringing him.”