"I hope Ellen will get rid of these strange notions about the
Americans," said Lady Keith, discontentedly.
"I hope not, Aunt Keith," said Ellen.
"Where did you get them?" said Mr. Lindsay.
"What, Sir?"
"These notions."
"In reading, Sir; reading different books; and talking."
"Reading! so you did read in the backwoods?"
"Sir!" said Ellen, with a look of surprise.
"What have you read on this subject?"
"Two lives of Washington, and some in the Annual Register, and part of Graham's United State; and one or two other little things."