forcibly I am made to realize how many there are who are seeking to know
the truth concerning the evil of dancing, and how many thousands more
who, if they are not seeking that knowledge, certainly ought to have
it.

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| ~Have you read the preface?~ |
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Let me assure you in the first place that I am well aware that there are
many church members and professing Christians who dance; but, if on the
strength of this you deem it a safe amusement, come with me for a few
evenings, and when you have seen all that I can show you, let your
judgment tell you, whether you can, with safety, place your pure,
beautiful daughter in the dancing academy or ball-room.

Let us first take an instance from the "select" dancing academy, and
thus begin at the root of the matter.

Here is a beautiful young girl. Let me take her for an example.

She is the daughter of wealthy parents; they have been called to mourn
the loss of two of their children; and this is their only remaining
treasure, their darling, their idol almost, whom they love more than
their own lives.

They wish to bestow upon her every accomplishment which modern society
demands, so when it is announced that Prof. ---- will open his select
dancing academy they hasten to place her under his instruction.