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“In either case, I cannot fully approve
your motive.” .

“Then, from what motive would you
have me act, Harvey? I am sure that I
know of none other sufficiently strong to
urge me into activity. Both of these have
their influence; and, in combination, form
the impulse that gives life to my resolu-
tions.”

“There is a much higher, and purer,
and more powerful motive, James. <A
motive to which I have just alluded.”

“What is that?”

‘The end of being useful to our fellow-
men.”

“You may act from that motive, if you
can, Harvey, but I shall not attempt the
vain task. It is too high and pure for
me.”

“Do not say so. We may attain high
motives of action, as well as attain, by .
great intellectual efforts, high positions in
the world.”

“How so?”