BROTHERHOOD 83

and how the lower nature of self is forever
coming up and putting in the word " I " when
it should be " we ".

We may not agree with some points which
have been brought forward to make divorce
easier—possibly we may think there should be
no divorce—be that as it may, this is all a
struggle for freedom, and the fact that there is
a u way out" would ensure better treatment on
the one hand and more contentment on the
other. Granted that this is not an ideal state,
still, side by side with greater freedom, will
come a better state of affairs in the marriage
world. (I had almost said market.) This must
inevitably show itself when women not only
feel their freedom but have learned how to use
it wisely and well. But I need not have stopped
at the word marriage market; it is mostly a
market, a buying and selling, sometimes a
money transaction, sometimes diplomatic, some-
times for position, or by necessity, but rarely is
it a free choice.

From one thing to another then we see the
struggle for freedom on all sides, and the desire
to draw together, to bring into closer touch, tc
understand and to join up.

In all the nations a claim for freedom is being
made, but if we look closely at this claim w<