But I 'll never get there alone this dark night . '' `` Of course not . But I 'll go with you . The road is good -- we 'll do finely . '' `` But that train wo n't wait for you , '' gasped Grandma , half in protest . `` It does n't matter . The Starmont freight passes here in half an hour and I 'll go on her . Come along , Grandma . '' `` Oh , but you 're good , '' said Grandma . `` Some woman is proud to have you for a son . '' The man did not answer . He had not answered any of the personal remarks Grandma had made to him in her conversation . They were not long in reaching William George Sheldon 's house , for the village road was good and Grandma was smart on her feet . She was welcomed with eagerness and surprise . `` To think that there was no one to meet you ! '' exclaimed William George . `` But I never dreamed of your coming by train , knowing how you were set against it . Telegram ? No , I got no telegram . S'pose Cyrus forgot to send it .
I 'm most heartily obliged XXXXX you , sir , for looking after my mother so kindly . ''
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