to discuss woman's education, or it is
not. If the latter, why did he say it is? And if the former, why did he
begin discussing it? That is how it strikes.

"B.A. (Lond.)."

(3) Sir,--_Re_ this woman's education discussion: I write to inquire if
there is any law of the land which can hinder a woman from composing
Shakespeare if she wants to?

Yours truly,
"INTERESTED."

(4) Sir,--Allusion has been made in this correspondence (I think by Mr.
Dexter) to the grave of that eminent educationist, the late
Platt-Culpepper, which is situate in the Highgate Cemetery. My interest
being awakened, I made a pilgrimage to it the other day, and was shocked
by its neglected condition. The coping has been badly cemented, and a
crack extends from the upper right-hand corner to the base of the plinth,
right across the inscription. Doubtless a few shillings would repair the
damage; but may I suggest, Sir, that some worthier memorial is due to this
pioneer of woman's higher activities? I have thought of a plain obelisk on
Shakespeare's Cliff, a locality of which he was ever fond; or a small and
inconspicuous lighthouse might, without complicating the navigation of
this part of the Channel, serve to remind Englishmen of one who diffused
so much light during his all too brief career. Choice, however, would
depend on the funds available, and might be left to an influential
committee. Meanwhile, could you not open a subscription list for the
purpose? I enclose stamps for 2 shillings, with my card, and prefer to
remain, for the present.

"HAUD IMMEMOR."

CHAPTER VII.

_Saturday's Letters_

(1) Sir,--H. Immemor's suggestion clears the air, and should persuade
Mr. Dexter and his reactionary friends to think twice before again
inaugurating a crusade which can only recoil upon their own heads.
I enclose 5 shillings, if only as a protest against this un-English
'hitting below the belt,' and am:

Yours, etc.,
"PRACTICAL."

(2) Sir,--It is only occasionally that I get a glimpse of your invaluable
paper, and (perhaps, fortunately) missed the issues containing Mr.
Dexter's diatribes anent woman. But what astounds me is their cynical
audacity. Your correspondents, though not in accord as to the name o