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It occurred to Dan that as Mrs. Owen had suggested that he accompany Sylvia to Montgomery , it would be well to mention the possibility of his leaving town for a day . `` Mrs. Owen telephoned me this morning of Professor Kelton 's death . You probably read of it in to-day 's papers . Mrs. Owen is an old friend of his , and went to Montgomery on the noon train . She asked me to meet the Professor 's granddaughter , Miss Garrison , when she comes through here in the morning on her way home . I know her slightly , and I think I 'd better go over to Montgomery with her , if you do n't mind . '' `` Yes , certainly ; I was sorry to read of Kelton 's death .