inthecuriouscustomofthisvenerableinstitution,ifindmyseandingbeforeyouepectedtoimpartwordsoflastingwisdom.hereiaminapulpit,dressedlikeapuritanminister—anapparitionthatwouldhavehorrifiedmanyofmydistinguisheorebearsandperhapsrededicatedsomeofthemtotheetirpationofwitches.thismomentwouldhavepropelledincreaseandcottonintoatrue“matherlather.”buthereiamandthereyouareanditisthemomentofanorveritas.youhavebe...