They might not be able to emancipate themselves from all their restrictions, but they might influence their children, and in time pave the way for a moral revolution.

But it is ridiculous," he said, breaking off suddenly, "my talking like this here, but you see it is what you call my line, my hobby, if you like; but when one sees this hard working, patient, gentle people making their lot so much harder than it need be by their customs and observances one longs to force them even against their own will to burst their bonds." Dr.Wade came up at this moment and caught the last word or two.
"You are incorrigible, Bathurst.

Miss Hannay, I warn you that this man is a monomaniac.

I drag him away from his work, and here he is discoursing with you on reform just as a race is going to start.

You may imagine, my dear, what a thorn he is in the side of the bigwigs.
You have heard of Talleyrand's advice to a young official, 'Above all things, no zeal.' Go away, Bathurst; Miss Hannay wants to see the race, and even if she doesn't she is powerless to assist you in your crusade." Bathurst laughed and drew off.
"That is too bad, Doctor.