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Younger Socrates
Indeed? What is it? DonÕt hesitate to tell on my account.

Stranger
I will tell, since you on your part are prepared to listen. We know that children, when they are just getting some knowledge of letters—

Younger Socrates
Well?

Stranger
Recognize the several letters well enough in the short and easy syllables, and can make correct statements about them.

Younger Socrates
Yes, of course.


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