We might begin with a moderate supply of books; we might find some building that would do at first; a real library could be built when the people had begun to appreciate what was offered them.

Better, no doubt, if they would tax themselves for the purpose, but they have burdens enough.' 'They won't give a farthing towards a library,' said Grail, 'until they know its value; and that they can't do until they have learnt it from books.' 'True.

We'll break the circle.' He pondered again, then added cheerfully: 'I say _we_.

I mean you and the others who come to my lecture.

I want, if possible, to make this class permanent, to make it the beginning of a society for purposes I have in my mind.