"But those gave you only one side, Ellen; you should read the
English account of the matter."
"So I did, Sir; the Annual Register gave me both sides; the bills and messages were enough."
"What Annual Register?"
"I don't know, Sir; it is English; written by Burke, I believe."
"Upon my word! And what else have you read?"
"I think that's all, about America," said Ellen.
"No, but about other things."
"Oh, I don't know, Sir," said Ellen, smiling; "a great many books; I can't tell them all."
"Did you spend all your time over your books?"
"A good deal, Sir, lately; not so much before."