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sarily controversial, it is brilliant, and bears evidence of 

 earnest conviction. Of the innumerable "replies" to Mr. 

 George, all that I am familiar with are too ill-tempered to be 

 commended to the general reader. While I think him entirely 

 in the wrong as a social philosopher, it seems to me that the 

 convincing reply can only come from one who to the necessary 

 ability adds the same earnest desire for the welfare of the 

 unfortunate classes that is evident in the life and work of 

 Mr. George. 



