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Harmonides of Ephesus says in one of his treatises upon method (I forget which, but I think the fifth) that a matter is very often more clearly presented by way of example than in the form of a direct statement and analysis. I have determined to follow the advice of this great though pagan authority in what you will now read or not read, according to your inclination.
As I was sitting one of these sunny mornings in my little Park, reading an article upon vivisection in the _Tablet_ newspaper, a Domestic [Be seated, be seated, I pray you! ] brought me a letter upon a Silver Salver [Be covered! ]