132 AN AMERICAN FARMER IN ENGLAND. 



as far as any body. He often had to preside at public din 

 ners, and though of course, he then, for the sake of example, 

 had to drink more than any one else, he always kept on his 

 seat as long as there was any one to drink with him, &quot; as you 

 very well know, sir,&quot; he added, appealing to the artist. 

 &quot; Undoubtedly, Mr. Chairman,&quot; the latter replied, &quot; tmioubt- 

 edly, sir.&quot; 



