There were many fine old things in it but no bright colors, nothing to dazzle or astonish; you like the wooden Indian in war-paint and feathers and the stuffed bear and high colored rugs in the parlor of Mr.Gosport in Philadelphia.

Every piece of furniture was like the quiet, still footed servants who came and went making the smallest possible demand upon your attention.
"I was shown into the library where Sir Benjamin' sat alone reading a newspaper.

He greeted me politely.
"'The news is disquieting,' he said presently.

'What have you to tell us of the situation in America ?' "'It is critical,' I answered.

'It can be mended, however, if the government will act promptly.' "'What should it do ?' "'Make concessions, sir, stop shipping tea for a time.