Just as he was going to speak to her she turned to him and said, "Let me drive the rest of the way home, Mr. Sawyer."
"Oh, no," replied Quincy, "I think I had better keep the reins. You know I am responsible for you until you are safe at home."
Huldy pouted. "You think I can't drive," said she, "I have driven horses all my life. Please let me, Mr. Sawyer," she added coaxingly. And she took the reins from his hands.
"Well," said Quincy, "you are now responsible for me and I shall expect you to be very careful."
They drove a short distance in silence; then Quincy turned to her and said abruptly, "This is our last ride together, Miss Mason."
"Why?" inquired she with an astonished look in her face.
"I am going to leave your very pleasant home to-morrow," said Quincy.
The girl's cheeks paled perceptibly.
"Are you going back to Boston?" she asked.