It was evident, also, that she was carrying her principles out on the table of the new inn.

However commendable these reforms might be in the eyes of a true reformer, they were not exactly the thing to satisfy the wants of hungry travellers.

The new inn soon got up an excellent reputation for giving its customers nothing but politeness and clean linen.

This not being satisfactory to the travelling public generally, the establishment had to close its doors for want of customers.

Chapman was surprised at this.