"They will teach Thomas Latin very thoroughly.

They will make him proficient in theology and metaphysics.

They will let him dabble in algebra and Spanish literature; and with great pomp, they will give him his degree, and 'the power of interpreting Aristotle all over the world.' What kind of an education is that, for a man who may have to fight the battles of life in this century ?" And since the father carried his point it is immaterial what precise methods he used.

Men are not fools even in a contest with women.

They usually get their own way, if they take the trouble to go wisely and kindly about it.