"Thee knows that rotten old thing about Penn was worth all those catechisms and sermons combined."
"I naturally thought that a religious book was worth more than a scandalous one. That stands to reason."
"There's no arguing with thee. I'll expose thee, if it takes—"
"Oh, no, you won't. I have your receipt in full."
Mr. Welford thought a minute. A grim smile overspread his features.
"I congratulate thee, Doctor. If thee can get the better of a Philadelphia Quaker, thou art welcome to the profit!"
Now this has nothing to do with Robert Hooker. It appears upon further investigation, however, that the candle-stick made by Paul Revere, silversmith and patriot, that stood upon the mantel-piece of the Doctor's home in Connecticut, was known under the outrageous name of "Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy in Old Calf."
Why this candle-stick was catalogued in this mysterious way was known only to Doctor Morton.
Three years ago the first edition of Burton's great book, published in Oxford in 1621, and in its original calf binding, was borrowed by the Doctor, who said he was writing an article for the Atlantic Monthly, on "Old Burton and the Anatomy."
The owner of the book could not resist the gentle demands of the true scholar, and sent the volume. He ought to have known better, for his name was Robert Hooker!