For as agriculture revives, and the sun shines, the organisations by which he is represented will naturally display fresh vigour.
But the rapid progress of education in the villages and outlying districts is the element which is most worthy of thoughtful consideration.

On the one hand, it may perhaps cause a powerful demand for corresponding privileges; and on the other, counteract the tendency to unreasonable expectations.

In any case, it is a fact that cannot be ignored.

Meantime, all I claim for the following sketches is that they are written in a fair and impartial spirit.
RICHARD JEFFERIES.
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