Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-06-20
THE QUEEN AND THE QUAKEREss.

In the summer of 1918, her late Majesty,
Queen Charlotte, visited Bath, accompanied by
the Princess Elizabeth. The waters soon af-
fected such respite from pain in the royal
patien: that she proposed an excursion 10
park of some celebrity in the neighborhood,
then the estate of rich widow lady belonging
to the Society of Friends. Notice was given
of the Queens intention, and a message return
ed that she would be welcome. Our ilustrious
traveller had, perhaps, never before any person
al intercourse with a member Of the persuasion
whose voaries never voluntarily paid taxes TO
''ihe man George, called King by the vain
ones. The lady and gentle man who were
10 attend the royal vsitants had but feeble ideas
of the reception TO be expected. 1t was sup
posed that the Quaker would at least say, "Thy
Majesty" "Thy Highness," or MADAME"
The royal carriage arrived at the lodge Of
the park punc,ualy at the appointed hour
No preparations appeared to have been made,
no hostess or domestics stood ready TO greet
the guest. The porter's bell was rung he
stepped forth deliberately, with his broad brim-
med beaver on, and unbendingly accos'ed the
lord in waiting with, 'what's thy will, friend!"
This was almost unreasonable. "Surely,"
said the nobleman, "your mistres is aware
that her majesiy--go to your mistress and say
that the queen is here"
"No, truly" answered the man, ''il need
eth not-I have no mistress or lady but my
friend Rachel Mills expects thine. Walk in"
The queen and the princess were handed
out, and walked up the avenue. the door
of the house stood the plainly a,iired Rachel,
who without even a courtesy, but with cheer
ful nod, said, "Hows thee do, friend am
glad to see thee and thy daughter. l wish
thee well-Rest and refresh thee and thy peo-
pie, before show thee my grounds"
What could be said to such person Some
condescension was attempted, implying that
her Majesty came not only to view the park,
but 10 testify her esteem for the society to
which Mistress Mills belonged. Cool and un-
awed, she answered, "Yes, thou art right there.
The Friends are well thought Of by most folks;
but they need not the praise Of the world; for
the rest, many strangers crafty their curiosity
by going over this place, and it is my custom
to conduct them myself. therefore will do
the like by thee friend Charlotte. Moreover,
think we'll of thee as a dntifnl wife aud
mother Thou hast had thy trials, and so has
} thy good partner. wish thy grandchild well
J though hers" [She alluded TO the Princess
! Charlotte
1t was so evident that the Friends meant
) kindly, nay, respectfully, no offence could be
taken. She escorted her guests through her
, estate The Princess Elizabeth noticed in the
hen-house breed Of poultry hitherto unknown
to her, and expressed wish TO possess some
Of these rare flowers, imagining that Mrs.
Mills would regard her wish as law but the
Quakeress merely remarked, with her charac-
teristic evasion, "They are rare, as thou say
est but if they are 10 he purchased in this
land or other counties, know of few women
likelier than thysef TO procure them with ease"
Her royal highnoss more plainly expressed
her desire 10 purchase some of those which
she now behed.
: 81 do not buy and SELL" answered Rachel.
: "Perhaps you will give me part" perse-
vered the princess.
D "Nay, verify" replied Rachel Mills, 81
have refused many frnds-and that which l
denied to my own kinswoman, Martha Ash, it
? becometh me not to grant TO any. We have
5 long had it TO say that these birds belonged
only TO our house and can make no excep-
ton in thy favor"
This is a fact.-Sharpe's London Magazine.