There is a dignity, in general, in the Quaker-conversation, arising from the nature of these subjects, and from the gravity and decorum with which it is always conducted.

It is not to be inferred from hence, that their conversation is dull and gloomy.

There is often no want of sprightliness, wit, and humour.

But then this sprightliness, never borders upon folly, for all foolish jesting is to be avoided, and it is always decorous.

When vivacity makes its appearance among the Quakers; it is sensible, and it is uniformly in an innocent and decent dress.
In the company of the Quakers a circumstance sometimes occurs, of so peculiar a nature, that it cannot be well omitted in this place.