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 Braidwood—Dr. Watson tells me you wish to secure information about our methods of teaching the deaf. I fear we can be of no assistance to you.

Gal.—Yes; I come on a mission to learn methods, being sent by a committee of gentlemen in America interested in establishing a school for the deaf there.

Braidwood.—But we can not divulge our metrodsmethods [sic]. They are our source of income and wealth to us and we can not give them away.

Gal.—But in a matter of this kind it would seem that a spirit of philanthropy would enter into the consideration, and for the sake of humanity you would be willing to render assistance.

Braid.—No, there is no philanthropy about it, we are in the business to make money. As I invented the method and am alone in the knowledge of its use, I do not propose that anyone else shall profit by my genius.

Gal.—But as I am from America and will teach only over there I will not interfere with your work here.

Braid.—That makes no difference.

Gal.—Perhaps you will be willing to give me some assistance for a money consideration.

Braid.—I might do that.

Gal.—What terms would you propose.

Braid.—In the first place you will have to enter the school as a student and remain three years, and pay us the sum of 1000 pounds, and at the end of your term of instruction give bonds promising secrecy of the methods we teach you.

Gal.—It would be impossible for me to remain such a length of time. If the other requirements are met can this time limit be reduced?