It is my view that our only hope of social progress lies in the possibility of this class being stirred to effort.

The tendency of their present education--a misapplication of the word--must be counteracted.

They must be taught to value supremely quite other attainments than those which help them to earn higher wages.

Well, there is my thought.

I wish to communicate it to men who have a care for more than food and clothing, and who will exert themselves to influence those about them.' Grail gazed at the fire; the earnest words wrought in him.
'If that were possible!' he murmured.
'Tell me,' the other resumed, quickly, 'how many of the serious people whom you know in Lambeth ever go to a place of worship ?' Gilbert turned his eyes inquiringly, suspiciously.