125 with apple trees, deriving self-satisfaction amounting almost to delight, in the indulgence of his engrossing passion. As the outskirts of the settlements moved westward johnny moved on just a little in advance. His personal appearance was as singular as his character. He was quick and restless in his motions and conversation ; his beard and hair were long and dark, and his eye quick and sparkling. He lived the roughest life, and often slept in the wToods. His clothing was most old, being generally given to him in exchange for apple trees. He went barefooted, and often traveled miles through the snow in that way. In religion he was a follower of Swedenborg, leading a moral, blameless life, likening himself to the primitive Christians, literally taking no thought for the morrow. Wherever he went he circulated Swedenborgian works, and if short of them would tear a book in two and give each a part. He was careful not to injure any animal, not even an insect, and thought hunting morally wrong. He was welcome everywhere among the settlers, and was treated with great kindness even by the Indians. He was a true, albeit an eccentric philanthropist,
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