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`` Good-by , '' said her friend . * * * * * It was somewhat warmer the next morning . Mrs. Lathrop began the day on a cup of extra-strong coffee , and continued it in an unusual mood of clearing up . Her kitchen was really very close to exemplary when two o'clock arrived , and she took up her knitting to wait for the promised visitation . It matured about half-past the hour . The visitor brought her knitting , too . `` Well , Mrs. Lathrop , '' she said pleasantly on entering , `` if it was n't for the automobile , you 'n' the deacon 'd surely be the talk o ' the town this day . ''