[Letter] Feb.2,1888,Smith College [to F.H. Giddings]

Feb. 2, 1888, Smith College.

Dear Mr. Giddings,
       The point is
well taken. I felt
that there was an
incompleteness in the
discussion as it stood, in
that I left out the
direct discussion effected by
employers and men. There
was no time for that
part in our lecture. As
to which influence is
the greater on wages
I have inclined to
think the depression in
prices should take precedence;
but I hold that subject
to more light, and concede
the decisive importance
of the points you advance
and have so clearly made
in the joint article. The
joint discussion will be far
better than the partial
one. I wish by the
way, said joint book may
come out before long.
Dr. Ely writes "Bemis's success
in Buffalo is nothing less than brilliant.
Everybody is delighted." I think he has
found his sphere.
 I am delighted at the formation
of the class
of Springfield ladies,
and can see many ways in
which, while giving much to others, you
will illustrate the altruistic principles of
sociology by getting something (money, stimulus,
social pleasure, etc.) yourself.

                 Yours Very Truly,
                       J. B. Clark