The Massachusetts Spy, And Worcester County Advertiser

Dr. Parr.—Every anecdote, however trifling, respecting this giant in literature, must be interesting. It is well known that the learned Grecian smokes tobacco, and that every day, whether at home or abroad, he indulges in this his favourite weed.

When Dr. P. had the honor of dining at Carlton Palace, his Majesty was so condescending as to give him a smoking room, and the company of Col. ——, in order that he might suffer no inconvenience. "I don't like to be smoked myself, doctor," said the royal wit, " but I am anxious that your pipe should not be put out."

—One day Dr. Parr was to dine at the house of Mr. ——, who informed his lady of the circumstance, and of the doctor's passion for a pipe. The lady was much mortified and inflamed by this intimation, and with some warmth she said, " I tell you what, Mr. ——. I don't care a fig for Dr P.'s Greek; he shan't smoke here." " My dear," replied the husband, "he must smoke; he is allowed to do so every where." " Excuse me, Mr. ——, he shall not smoke here; leave it to me, my dear, I'll manage it."

The doctor came; a splendid dinner ensued; the Grecian was very brilliant. After dinner the doctor called for "pipes." "Pipes!" screamed the lady, "pipes, for what purpose?" "Why, to smoke, madam!" "Oh! my dear doctor, I can't have pipes here; you'll spoil my place; my curtains will smell of tobacco for a week." "Not smoke!" exclaimed the astonished and offended Grecian; "why, madam, I have smoked in better houses." " Perhaps so, sir," replied the lady, with dignity : and she added with firmness, " I shall be most happy, doctor. to show you the rites of hospitality; but you cannot be allowed to smoke." " Then," said Dr. Parr, looking at her ample person, " then, madam, I must say, madam—" " Sir, sir, are you going to be rude?" " I must say, madam," he continued, " that you are the greatest tobacco-stopper in all England." [London paper.