He judged that the Mayos were of the so-called aristocracy, but undoubtedly unique specimens.

He visited four more households that afternoon.

The last call was at Mrs.Thankful Payne's, and while there, listening to the wonderful "poem," he saw Miss Van Horne pass the window, as has already been told.

He came home to a Cape Cod supper of scalloped clams, hot biscuits, and baked Indian pudding, and Keziah greeted him with a cheery smile which made him feel that it WAS home.

His summary disposal of the "chart" had evidently raised him in his housekeeper's estimation.