text:  It is of the last importance not only that the absurd notions which half-a-century ago deprived English ladies of education altogether should be consigned to everlasting oblivion and contempt--not only that the system to which France is indebted for its Du Deffauds Pompadours and Du Barrys should be extinguished but that principles well adapted to the habits and intelligence of man in the most civilized state in which he has ever yet existed should prevail among us should float upon the very atmosphere we breathe and be circulated in every vein that traverses the mighty fabric of society