I was wrong, and I will adopt your views, but you must not contradict me in the presence of other people.

Do not do it again." There is of course much to be said for and against each system, and perhaps a blend of the two would give good results.

Anyhow, we can trace in American customs that spirit of equality which pervades the whole of American society, and observe the germs of self-reliance and independence so characteristic of Americans, whether men, women, or children.
Even the domestic servant does not lose this precious American heritage of equality.

I have nothing to say against that worthy individual, the American servant (if one can be found); on the contrary, none is more faithful or more efficient.

But in some respects he is unique among the servants of the world.