The Little Lady of The Big House by Jack London Chapter 11 Page 9

“Pure prehuman and micro-organic chemistry,” Aaron broke in. “The reactions of cell-elements to the doggerel punch of the wave-lengths of sunlight, the foundation of all folk-songs and rag-times. Terrence completes his circle right there and stultifies all his windiness. Now listen to me, and I will present — ”

“But wait,” Paula pleaded. “Mr. Graham argues that English puritanism barred music, real music, for centuries� .”

“True,” said Terrence.

“And that England had to win to its sensuous delight in rhythm through Milton and Shelley — ”

“Who was a metaphysician.” Aaron broke in.

“A lyrical metaphysician,”