7. We are all selfish.
8. A system of self-government should be introduced into our school.
+Theme CIV.+—Write out the argument for one of the preceding propositions.
(Examine the brief carefully before beginning to write.
Can you improve it? )
+Theme CV.+—Write a theme proving one of the following propositions:—
1. Immigration is detrimental to the United States.
2. The descriptions in Ivanhoe are better than those in the House of the Seven Gables.
3. Argument is of greater practical value than exposition.
4. The Mexican Indians were a civilized race when America was discovered.
5. The standing army of the United States should be increased.