Now, I am a Christian Scientist,—the Founder of
this system of religion,—widely known; and, by special [1]
invitation, have allowed myself to be elected an associate
life-member of the Victoria Institute, which numbers
among its constituents and managers—not barmaids,
but bishops—profound philosophers, brilliant scholars. [5]
Was it ignorance of American society and history,
together with unfamiliarity with the work and career
of American women, which led the unknown author
cited by Mr. Wakeman to overflow in shallow sarcasm,