I tried this plan very thoroughly, with high ideas of the dependence which might be placed upon conscience and a sense of duty, if these principles are properly brought out to action in an effort to sustain the system.

I was told by distinguished teachers that it would not be found to answer.

But predictions of failure in such cases only prompt to greater exertions, and I persevered.

But I was forced at last to give up the point, and adopt another plan.

My pupils would make resolutions enough; they understood their duty well enough.