J. Schuyler Long

“ Gal.—Could not some one be sent to England to study their methods and then come back and start a school over here?
Cogs.—That looks feasible. My friend, Rev. Mr. Strong, is interested in that matter and we might take it up with him and see what can be done. Perhaps we can devise some way.
Gal.—I hope the plan will succeed. I am confident that the education of the deaf is possible if we only know how to go about it. Why not try a private teacher for a while. My friend, Miss Huntley, has had great success with children and might be willing to try to teach Alice. ”

“ Braidwood's consent.
Gallaudet—May I see Mr. Braidwood?
Wat.—Be seated; I will call him. (Exit Watson)
(Enter Watson and Braidwood. Watson introduces Gallaudet.)
Braidwood—Dr. Watson tells me you wish to secure information about our methods of teaching the deaf. I fear we can be of no assistance to you.
Gal.—Yes; I come on a mission to learn methods, being sent by a committee of gentlemen in America interested in establishing a school for the deaf there.
Braidwood.—But we can not divulge our metrods. They are our source of income and wealth to us and we can not give them away. ”

“ Strong—I think we are all agreed that a school ought to be started and the only way to do it is to send some one to Europe to find out what methods are employed. But whom can we send?
Cogs.—Why not young Gallaudet here? I have already talked with him about the matter. He has been studying for the ministry but has become very much interested in the deaf and the possibility of their education. We might persuade him to take up this work, for it offers great opportunity to serve the cause of humanity and the work of God. What say you, Gallaudet? ”