ing, it ceases to be obtrusive; all verbal distinctions disappear. The mind at once grasps and wields those conventional forms which most readily reveal the results of its activities. Yet not satisfied with the ordinary forms, it soon seeks for those which are impressive, attractive, and even startling, and hence the distinction between adequate and effective expression.

Analysis now becomes something more than a discrimination of verbal forms. It springs from insight-from a full recognition of the presence and agency of thought in summoning to its aid the most suitable forms of expression. It recognizes an aim in the use of language, and judges as well of the fitness of that which a writer has already employed, as of that which offers itself for immediate use from one's own linguistic resources.

The sixth chapter is devoted to the higher analysis. It is intended for those who have made some progress in the study of language, and can be omitted without marring the unity of the course. It is hoped that the teacher may derive from it valuable hints in conducting exercises in language, even if he cannot take his classes formally through it.

The author takes pleasure in acknowledging his obligations to many teachers for various suggestions and improvements which have been in one form or another incorporated into the parts of this new edition.

In the development of the sixth chapter he has also received many important hints from Rev. Dr. Dodge, President of Madison University, and while the work was passing through the press, from Professor T. W. Bancroft, of Brown University, and from Rev. Daniel Leach, Superintendent of Public Schools, Providence, Rhode Island. He is especially indebted to Professor H. B. Buckham, of the Buffalo State Normal School, for the preparation of the selections and for important suggestions in regard to the symbols by which the sentence is represented.

PROVIDENCE, R. I., December, 1873.

S. S. GREENE.