" He went up to see the captain, who said, "I am too busy to fool
with that woman." So he came down, and called up Mr. Furlong, asking
him to compell me to stop selling hatchets, but he told him he could
not prevent Mrs. Nation doing anything she had set her head to. We
had a nice time. I repeated poetry on the evils of drink and smoking, all
were happy, and at ten o'clock, I bade good-night to many friends who
regarded me not as the wild vicious woman, but one who meant well.
Next morning when we went ashore in New York, and were identifying
our baggage, a small man was passing, Mr. Furlong remarked in an
undertone, "Our captain." He had changed his uniform to go ashore,
and I had not recognized him. I extended my hand which he took, and
I said, "Captain, I know you were told I was a nuisance," "Yes, they
said you would raise the devil, but if anyone thinks you are a fool they
are very much mistaken." We parted in a very pleasant humor. Thus
it is, my life is a constant contention, but there have been many laughable
circumstances and none hurt. I can truly say that there is no ill will in
my heart toward a creature God has made, but it is a hatred for the enemy
of mankind for I have an intense hatred for the enemies of those I
intensely love.
CHAPTER XXII.
TRIP TO CANADA, CORDIAL RECEPTION--RETURN TO CHICAGO TO FILL ENGAGEMENT--
SECOND VISIT TO CANADA--TRIP TO MARITIME PROVINCES--VISIT
CLUB IN CHARLOTTE TOWN--PREJUDICE AGAINST ME OWING TO MALICIOUS
REPORTS--SPOKE IN PARLIAMENT IN FREDERICTON--VISIT TO SIDNEY--
SCOTT ACT--MY ARREST AND RELEASE--EPISODE IN JAIL.
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