"I think it might be wise to defer the Song of Solomon," he suggested.

"A few simple stories from the Book of Genesis, perhaps, would be better suited to the minds of your young pupils.

And then the sublime opening chapters----" "Oh, dear Mr Sheepshanks! Those stories in Genesis are some of them too _risques_ altogether," protested Austin.

"One must draw the line somewhere, you see.

We should be sure to come upon something improper, and just think how I should blush.