[A] The accomplished author of 'Intuitive Morals,' in an article in
_Fraser's Magazine_, entitled 'A Day at the Dead Sea,' takes occasion to
render a high tribute to the courtesy of our countrymen. She writes:
'If at any time I needed to find a gentleman who should aid me
in any little difficulties of travel, or show me a kindness,
with that consideration for a woman, _as a woman_, which is the
true tone of manly courtesy, then I should desire to find a
North American gentleman.... They are simply the most kind and
courteous of any people.'
It is with heartfelt pleasure that I return this compliment, in this
account of my winter journey, which, but for the constant and delicate
kindness of her countrymen, would have proved wellnigh insupportable.