That’s all right, whispered the usher, confidently, just sit where you are, and I won’t put anyone near you.
Some time ago there lived a gentleman of indolent habits who spent his time visiting among his friends. After wearing out his welcome in his own neighborhood he thought he would visit an old Quaker friend some twenty miles distant.
On his arrival he was cordially received by the Quaker, who, thinking the visitor had taken much pains to come so far to see him, treated him with a great deal of attention and politeness for several days.
As the visitor showed no signs of leaving, the Quaker became uneasy, but bore it with patience until the eighth day, when he said to him—
My friend, I am afraid thee will never come again.
Oh yes, I shall, said the visitor. I have enjoyed my visit very much, and shall certainly come again.
But, said the Quaker, if thee will never leave, how can thee come again?