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standards ; while one has but to look about him to perceive that the standards and ideals of conduct are keyed about as high here as anywhere. This paradox is explained, in part at least, by the system of schooling and enlightenment which, by qualifying a great number to put themselves in immediate contact with the higher traditions and knowledge, has narrowed the gap between folk ethos and social ethos and has democratized moral direc- tion as well as political power.

EDWARD ALSWORTH Ross. STANFORD UNIVERSITY, California.