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'Is it desirable?'
'That there should be such growth of periodicals? Well, from one
point of view, no. No doubt they take up the time which some
people would give to solid literature. But, on the other hand,
there's a far greater number of people who would probably not
read at all, but for the temptations of these short and new
articles; and they may be induced to pass on to substantial
works. Of course it all depends on the quality of the periodical
matter you offer. Now, magazines like'--he named two or three of
popular stamp--'might very well be dispensed with, unless one
regards them as an alternative to the talking of scandal or any
other vicious result of total idleness. But such a monthly as we
projected would be of distinct literary value. There can be no
doubt that someone or other will shortly establish it.'
'I am afraid,' said Marian, 'I haven't so much sympathy with
literary undertakings as you would like me to have.'
Money is a great fortifier of self-respect. Since she had become
really conscious of her position as the owner of five thousand
pounds, Marian spoke with a steadier voice, walked with firmer
step; mentally she felt herself altogether a less dependent
being.
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