Following A Leader
FRANKLIN, when ambassador to France, being at a meeting of a literary
society, and not well understanding the French when declaimed,
determined to applaud when he saw a lady of his acquaintance express
satisfaction. When they had ceased, a little child, who understood the
French, said to him, But, grandpapa, you always applauded the loudest
when they were praising you! Franklin laughed heartily and explained
the matter.