Note 9 — Chapter II · INTELLECTUAL EDUCATION
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The following is a genuine English address from pupils in a Parisian
lycée
to their master:—
“My dear and respected Professor—I take the liberty of testifying the feelings of gratitude which animate us all since we have been under your tutorship.
“No doubt we have been lacking in zeal and attention, but we nevertheless appreciate fully the pains you have evidently taken for our benefit. We therefore assure you that if you are not satisfied, we take the engagement to strive to do better hereafter; and you shall see that we will be faithful to our word.
“We terminate with the desire that you will sincerely accept this as a true testimonial of our real affection and respect.”
Creditable, though not faultless.