I have fully explained to them:--after his work at the desk all day, the young City clerk wants refreshment.

He needs it, must have it.

I propose to catch him on his way to his music-halls and other places, and take him to one of our establishments.

A short term of instruction, and he would find a pleasure in the gloves; it would delight him more than excesses-beer and tobacco.

The female in her right place, certainly.' Skepsey supplicated honest interpretation of his hearer, and pursued, 'It would improve his physical strength, at the same time add to his sense of personal dignity.' 'Would you teach females as well--to divert them from their frivolities ?' 'That would have to be thought over, sir.