86 DR GEORGE WILSON ON THE FINITE DIVISIBILITY OF MATTER. 



has not been offered already, will be of service in removing doubtful knowledge. 

 In particular, it may save beginners from seeking for a demonstration where none 

 is to be found, and from blaming themselves because they cannot acquiesce in a 

 conclusion, the truth of which great names have appeared to warrant. I would, 

 observe, however, that, although I have employed the words molecule and atom in 

 the preceding discussion, it has been for the sake of simplicity and convenience, 

 and to meet Wollaston on his own ground. I do not wish to be understood as 

 offering any opinion as to the ultimate constitution of matter, except in so far 

 as I deny the success of the only attempt which has been made in modern times, 

 to establish, by direct observation, the existence of indivisible atoms. 



