In an old and complicated structure of society, the number is multiplied of those who exist in a state of benumbed habit; who move through their years methodically, not needing to be more than half awake; who take their passage through life in an easy chair, and think no more of self-mortifying work than of the ancient pilgrimage on foot; and are so pleased with the finish and varnish of the world around them as to fancy demons and dangers all cleaned out. Thus the perfected methods of travel by plane and train, excellent as facilities for swifter activity—often have the effect of putting activity to sleep.