252 263 Presently he came to a stand before the
three. After scanning their faces he
stood ^ less as one mustering his thoughts for
expression, and tho' full of them than
as one inly deliberating how best to put
them to well-meaning men not
intellectually mature, men with whom
it was necessary to demonstrate certain
27 principles that were axioms to himself.
This ^ Similar impatience as to talking the primer
is perhaps one reason that deters some
superior minds from ^ addressing any taking part in
popular assemblies ; . under which class head
is to be classed most legislatures
in a Democracy.
252 263 Presently he came to a stand before the
three. After scanning their faces he
stood ^ less as one mustering his thoughts for
expression, and tho' full of them than
as one inly deliberating how best to put
them to well-meaning men not
intellectually mature, men with whom
it was necessary to demonstrate certain
27 principles that were axioms to himself.
This ^ Similar impatience as to talking the primer
is perhaps one reason that deters some
superior minds from ^ addressing any taking part in
popular assemblies ; . under which class head
is to be classed most legislatures
in a Democracy.

Transcribed by: John Bryant