And it will explain subsequent acts of hers that would merely stun us and stupefy us without it.

Shall we call it courage?
Or shall we call it recklessness?
Courage observes; reflects; calculates; surveys the whole situation; counts the cost, estimates the odds, makes up its mind; then goes at the enterprise resolute to win or perish.

Recklessness does not reflect, it plunges fearlessly in with a hurrah, and takes the risks, whatever they may be, regardless of expense.

Recklessness often fails, Mrs.Eddy has never failed--from the point of view of her followers.

The point of view of other people is naturally not a matter of weighty importance to her.
The new Church was not born loose-jointed and featureless, but had a defined plan, a definite character, definite aims, and a name which was a challenge, and defied all comers.