"You have an extraordinary taste for freedom! And pray, are all the American children as strong republicans as yourself?"
"I don't know, Sir; I hope so."
"Pretty well, upon my word! Then I suppose even the Bruce cannot rival your favourite Washington in your esteem?"
Ellen smiled.
"Eh?" said Mr. Lindsay.
"I like Washington better, Sir, of course; but I like Bruce very much."
"Why do you prefer Washington?"
"I should have to think to tell you that, Sir."
"Very well, think, and answer me."
"One reason, I suppose, is because he was an American," said
Ellen.