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CHAPTER XXVI
"CATESSA"
Quincy gloried in his wife's faith and constancy. Alice, while she
rejoiced in her husband's return bewailed his lost opportunities.
"Think what you have lost, Quincy. You might have been President."
"If I have escaped that I shall not regret my long imprisonment."
"Why, Quincy, would you have refused a nomination?"
"Many are called, but few are chosen. I have never cherished any such
ambition. I am not in love with politics and I detest the average
politician. Our country produces few statesmen and it never will
until the civil service law is made applicable to legislators and to
high officials. We have much to learn from China in this respect."
Telegrams had been sent to Aunt Ella and Mr. Wallingford apprising
them of the happy reunion. From the latter came a message extending a
hearty invitation to come to Vertano.
Young Quincy's wound though painful, and particularly uncomfortable,
was not serious. Tom was his constant companion and attendant while
Quincy passed nearly all his time with his wife. She improved rapidly
and their departure was delayed only until young Quincy's wound was
healed.
"You now have a longer name than ever," his mother said to him one
day.
"How's that? It's too long now. What must be added?"
"Why, now that your father is alive, you are Quincy Adams Sawyer,
Junior.
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