Some little time ago we indulged in a pleasant strain of self-gratulation, that the extraordinary woman, Lola Montes--_danseuse_, _diplomate_, widow, wife, _femme entretenue_--should have met with the humblest welcome upon American shores, and by such welcome given a lift to our sense of propriety. It would seem, however, that the welcome was only stayed, and not abandoned. The cordial reception which our national representatives have given the Bavarian Countess, was indeed a matter to be looked for. Proprieties of life do not rule high under the Congressional atmosphere; nor is Washington the moving centre of much Christian enterprise--either missionary or other. But that Boston, our staid rival, should have shown the _danseuse_ the honor of Educational Committees, and given her speech in French and Latin of the blooming Boston girls, is a thing as strange as it was unexpected. We observe, however, that the officer in attendance upon Lola, pleads simple courtesy as a warrant for his introduction, and regrets that newspaper inquiry and comment should make known to his pupil-_protégées_ the real character of the lady introduced. It certainly is unfortunate--but still more unfortunate, that the character of any visitor should not be proof against inquiry. Lola, it seems, resents highly any imputation upon her good name, and demands proof of her losses. Her indignation is adroit, and reminds us of a certain old "nut for the lawyers," which once went the round of the almanacs: "Will Brown, a noted toper, being out of funds, and put to his wits, entered the beer-shop, and called for four two-penny loaves of bread. After ruminating awhile, with the loaves under his arm, he proposed to exchange a couple of the loaves for a mug of ale. Bruin of the bar assented to the bargain. Will quietly disposed of his ale, and again proposed a further exchange of the remaining loaves, for a second mug of the malt liquor. "Will quietly discharged his duty toward the second tankard, and as quietly moved toward the door. Bruin claimed pay. Will alleged that he had paid in two-penny loaves. Bruin demanded pay for the bread; but Will, very imperturbably swore that he did not keep the bread, and challenged poor Bruin to prove his indebtedness." * * * * *