The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-10-27


out moles,ation, seat himself at the table
with the freedom of member of the
family.
Immediately after supper. she called
an elderly gentleman, member of the
Council. in whom She was accustomed
TO coniide, TO another room--ccmpiain-
cd bitterly OF the rudencss of the stran-
ger-told the manner of his introduction
To the house--observed that he appeared
like an ou,landish man; aud, she thought,
had something very suspicious in his ap-
pearance--concluding, by soliciting her
friends advice, with respect 10 the way
in which she could most easily rid her
self of his presence. The old gentle
man assured her, that the stranger was
certainly young mai of education, and
to all appearance, a gentlemen; that, per-
haps, being in agreeable company, he
had paid no attention to the laleness Of
the hour; and advised her TO Call him
aside, and repeat to him, her inability 10
lodge him. She, accordingly. sent her
maid to him, and then, with us much
temper as she could command, recapitu.
lated the situation OF her family---observ-
cd that it grew late. and mildly intimat.
cd that he would do well to seek himself
a lodging. The Doctor replied, that he
would by no means, incommode her
family 4; but that, with her leave, he would
smoke one pipe more with her boarders,
and then retire.
He returned to the company, filed his
pipe, and with the frs, Whit, his powers
OF converse returned with double force.
He recounted the hardships--he extollcd
the picty and policy of their ancestors.
A gentleman present mentioned the SUBJ
iect of the days debate in the House Of
Representatives. A bill had been intro
duced, to extend the perogatiyes Of the !
Royal Governor. The Doctor imme.
diately entered upon the subject--sop-
ported the colonial rights with new and
forciblc argumcnts---was familiar with
the names of the influential men in the
house, when Dudley was 'Governor---
recited their speeches, and applauded the
noble defence OF Chamber rights.
During discourse SO appropriately
interesting To the company, no wonder
the clock struck eleven, unperccived bys
tire delighted circle nor was it wonder
ful that the patience of Mrs. Franklin by
this time, grew quite exhausted She
now entered the room, and, before'th
whole company, with much warmth. adj
dressed the Doctor told him, plainly,
she thought herself imposed on; ohservs
ed, that it was true, she was lone wos
man but that she had friends who would (
protect her, and concluded, by insisting
on his leaving the house. The Doctor Z
made slight apology, deliberately put 4
on his great coat and hat, took polite
leave Of the company, and approactk4
the street door, lighted by the maid. ana
attended by the mistress. While tkS
Doctor and his companions had been
enjoying themselves within most .trc-
mendous snow storm had, without, filed
the streets knee deep-and no sooner lad
the maid lifted up the latch, than roar
ing northeaster forced open the door. .sx-l
tmguisled the light, and almost filed The
entry with drified snow and hail. iyAs'
soon as the candle was re-Iighted, ,Ahe>
Doctor cast woful look towards the
door, and thus addressed his motferxl
My dear Madam, can you turn me,
out of your house, in this dreadful storm
| am stranger in this town, and tslal-
certainly perish in the streets. Y2ulo1k
like charitable lady; should'ul think
you could turn dog from your door on
this tcmpestuous night Don't tel! me
of charity, said the offended inatfoD[1
Charity begins at home. lit is your bwu
fault you tarried SO long. bc'pl8s1
with you, Sir, | do not like your looks,
or your conduct; and ! fear you havc
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