“The time has arrived, when like huntsmen, we should surround the cover, and look sharp
that justice does not slip away and pass out of sight and get lost ; for there can be no doubt that
we are in the right direction. Only try and get a sight of her, and if you come within view
first, let me know.”—PLATO REP. Book IV.

Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by G. P. PUTNAM'S SONS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C.

TO THE

SCHOOL-GIRLS AND COLLEGE-GIRLS

OF

AMERICA,

BECAUSE WE BELIEVE THAT THEIR IDEALS ARE HIGH AND THAT TIHEY HAWE STRENGTH TO MAKE THEM REAL,