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neighbor acceded to the proposition in a very surly manner, and for a considerable time seemed determined to find, or make some occasion for quarrel.
But the young Quaker met all his provocations with forbearance, and never missed an opportunity to oblige him. Good finally overcame evil.
The turbulent spirit, having nothing to excite it, gradually subsided into calmness.
In process of time, he evinced a disposition to be kind and obliging also.
Habits of temperance and industry returned, and during the last years of his life he was considered a remarkably good neighbor.
Friend Hopper's attachment to the religious society he had joined in early life was quite as strong, perhaps even stronger, than his love of kindred.
The Yearly Meeting of Friends at Philadelphia was a season of great satisfaction, and he delighted to have his house full of guests, even to overflowing.
On these occasions, he obeyed the impulses of his generous nature by seeking out the least wealthy and distinguished, who would be less likely than others to receive many invitations.
In addition to these, who were often personal strangers to him, he had his own familiar and cherished friends.
A day seldom passed without a visit from Nicholas Waln, who had great respect and affection for him and his wife, and delighted in their society.
He cordially approved of their consistency in carrying out their conscientious
Boston, J. P. Jewett and Company; Cleveland, Ohio: Jewett, Proctor and Worthington; London; Low and Company, 1854.
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