'That completes the system.

Unless you like to add that no engagement is permitted except between people who have passed a certain examination; equivalent, let us say, to that which confers a university degree.' 'Admirable.

And no marriage, except where both, for the whole decennium, have earned their living by work that the State recognizes.' 'How would that effect Mr.Micklethwaite's betrothed ?' asked Miss Barfoot.
'I believe she has supported herself all along by teaching.' 'Of course!' exclaimed the other impatiently.

'And more likely than not, with loathing of her occupation.

The usual kind of drudgery, was it ?' 'After all, there must be some one to teach children to read and write.' 'Yes; but people who are thoroughly well trained for the task, and who take a pleasure in it.