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108 He then mentions his preferences in regard to a site; suggests that it would be well not to bother themselves about the question of buildings until the location has been finally chosen; advocates the "Home Life" method for the School; suggests that farm buildings on whatever property purchased should be utilized, if possible; and the boys might be set at work at once, making bricks or quarry stone on the place, for new buildings; that the erection of a large central building with lecture rooms and the like, might be deferred "until it is demonstrated that the School will be a success, and until the number of inmates is sufficient to justify the expenditure"; and gives his opinion that it would be well to locate the School near some flourishing village or town, where the boys could attend churches of different denominations, according to their preferences. "I have prepared this letter," he says in conclusion, "with no intention of controlling your own judgments upon the various matters touched upon." The reasons he gives for the "Home Life" idea are of special interest: