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Franklin and the Tallow-Chandler

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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Aug 26, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 33.

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Franklin and the Tallow-Chandler

When Franklin on one occasion was discussing State affairs with some English lords, one of them being short for argument became offended, and said, "It is a high time o'day when American tallow-chandlers assume to teach English statesmen!" We can readily imagine the twinkle in Franklin's eye when he replied: "If your honor had once been a tallow-chandler most likely you would still be one."