take a class of young pupils before Congress and show them. Seeing will be believing.
Cogs.—I believe that is the only way. We will consider the matter. It will be best to wait a few months until the pupils have sufficiently advanced.
Woolbridge—The work here is indeed interesting. You have undertaken a very important work which marks the beginning of a great future for all those who are deaf.
Gal.—I realize that we are engaged in work of great moment. But it will be no easy task to make people believe. We must overcome the prejudice of ages, but we will eventually succeed in showing that the deaf are capable of being taught and of becoming useful citizens instead of a burden to the state as formerly.
(Cogswell and Woolbridge prepare to go.)
Gal.—Just a moment, gentlemen. It is time to dismiss, and if you will accompany me after they are gone I will show you the arrangements we have made to take care of the children. (Gallaudet then tells the pupils it is time for dinner and dismisses them. He then retires with the visitors.)
(Reprinted from the Silent Worker)
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