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Altogether it was a silent little group that Gregory left in the parlor , as all were busy with their own thoughts . Hunting determined to remain the following day and see Gregory off and out of the way forever , he hoped . The next morning Gregory did not come down to breakfast . But at about ten o'clock he started for a short farewell stroll about the old place . Annie joined him in the garden . `` I do not think you were generous last evening , '' she said . `` Mr. Hunting met you half-way . ''