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She withdrew the hand , which she had unconsciously allowed to remain in his so long , and a slight flush mounted to her cheek , for Quincy had equally unconsciously given it a gentle pressure as he relinquished it . `` I must do up these proofs , '' said he , going to the table . `` I will get the next train to Boston . I will be back to-morrow noon , and in the afternoon I will drive over to Montrose about that deed of the Putnam house . I know Aunt Ella will be delighted to hear that you are coming . '' But he said nothing about his own delight at being the bearer of the tidings . When he had gone , Alice sat in her chair as she had many a time before and thought .