These letters had been given to Mrs. Whiteway in 1788, and by her to her son-in-law, Deane Swift.
Deane stood looking out for a few minutes, and then turned towards his visitor with an air of perplexity.
Deane and Edmondson, you ride on to that mill I see in front of us, and ask if the folks won't give you supper.
On other occasions, Franklin spoke in equally laudatory terms of the abilities and services of Deane.
And he walked across the room, and asked Miss Deane to dance.
