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self with the fire of true zeal for research. But in this sculp- 

 tor 's studio there is need of dextrous, trained and diligent 

 hands. The crowd of tyros in our science, who it is true are 

 making biochemical investigations, but who are not willing to 

 learn chemistry, invariably keep away with proper awe from 

 this workshop, through whose window flows a broad stream 

 of bright light and in which no lack of mental clarity and con- 

 fusion are tolerated. But within the confines of biochem- 

 istry there still remain plenty of broad stretches of the 

 primaeval forest where they are entirely safe from this light, 

 where they may meddle about undisturbed in the construction 

 of their papers upon subjects of temporary popularity. 



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