Well, I say that a girl ought to be set on a bicycle in her childhood, and allowed to follow the roads.

She will then learn to open her eyes, to look out for stones and avoid them, and to turn in the right direction at every bend or crossway.

If a vehicle comes up at a gallop or any other danger presents itself, she'll have to make up her mind on the instant, and steer her course firmly and properly if she does not wish to lose a limb.

Briefly, doesn't all this supply proper apprenticeship for one's will, and teach one how to conduct and defend oneself ?" Pierre had begun to laugh.

"You will all be too healthy," he remarked.
"Oh, one must be healthy if one wants to be happy.