All the Erudition in the World

[feroxargentea]

With Stephen it was entirely different. Jack loved him, and had not the least objection to granting him all the erudition in the world, while remaining inwardly convinced that in all practical matters other than physic and surgery Stephen should never be allowed out alone.

The Mauritius Command, chapter 2.

(posting this here so I can find it again!)

Comments

[esteven]

It is the quote of the world!

Is it not also character: Jack and character: Stephen for tags?

[heather_mist]

You can't help but feel Jack has a point at times...
*Thinks of Mahon, Bombay and Calcutta*