"Probably thee art equally regardless of honesty and the truth."
"Will you be prepared to appear in court upon the charge to-morrow morning?" asked the detective.
"Yes, verily," answered the Quaker, with a little hesitation.
"Do you live in Chicago?"
"Nay, I live in Philadelphia."
"Of course, all the broadbrims come from Philadelphia," said the witty young man. "Yea, verily, they do."
"Friend, do not deride me," said the old Quaker, looking rebukingly at the speaker.
"What is your name, sir?" asked the officer.
"My name is Ephraim Perry," answered the old man.
"Where are you staying in Chicago?"