EPILOGUE 501 Take, for instance, some child, the son of a workman or farmer: he goes to the school of his quarter or village. Intelligent and hardworking, he soon wins the affection of his teacher. " Work," says that teacher ; " to every one the reward is sure, according to his merits. Think of Pasteur, the son of a workman, to whom all Europe renders homage."

Believing what he is told, the child works on. At first the State fulfils the promises made through the lips of the master. The teacher has spoken to the inspector of his MKDAL OF THE KRKNCH SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE.

protege the rector bestirs himself in the matter, the minister even intervenes, encouragement and money aid alike are lavished upon the young fellow. His zeal increases, he redoubles his application, he passes all the examinations and gets all the honours possible, till the University has no more to teach. Teacher, rector, minister, all justly pride themselves in having done their duty by him.

Then the son of the workman begins his life in the world.

Oh, how changed is everything to him now ! Knowledge and industry are much, it is true, but there are still two