He will soon learn to listen, like the little black poodle.

He already has a dim suspicion that other things exist which are not evil, besides mamma, papa, the nurse, the doll, and the sound of words.
_Second Stage._ From the fourth to the seventh year, instinct is developed; which, in the animal, surprises the observer in the first two weeks of life.

Now we should begin with the technique, at least with the correct movement of the fingers upon the table.

The child should be told that he shall soon produce the pleasant tones, which he has been accustomed to hear from infancy; but that for this a quick and quiet movement of the fingers is necessary, which must be acquired by daily practice.

This is entirely in accordance with nature, for man is appointed to learn.