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 them become intimately acquainted with the man who looked for, found, could see and could tell what was to be applauded in them — much more, in fact, than they themselves were even faintly aware of—to their glory be said!

The time has come when Japan should learn what it means to "know thyself" as seen in the study of Hearn's writings — and at the same time thus to learn English at its best, for, after all, a wide and intimate knowledge of English is a practical consideration of utmost importance. In fact, not the least important feature of what you are doing for your people is making it