But let us return to our story.

When Roger Williams was banished, he appears to have given the chair to Mrs.Anne Hutchinson.

At all events it was in her possession in 1637.

She was a very sharp-witted and well-instructed lady, and was so conscious of her own wisdom and abilities, that she thought it a pity that the world should not have the benefit of them.

She therefore used to hold lectures in Boston, once or twice a week, at which most of the women attended.