Some sentences are given below. While the first and the last sentences (1 and 2) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

1. One of the peculiarities which distinguish the present age is the multiplication of books.

A. We are flattered with repeated promises of growing wiser on easier terms.

B. Every day brings new advertisements of literary undertakings.

C. How much happiness or knowledge is advanced by the multitude of authors is not very easy to decide.

D. He that teaches us anything new that we did not know before is definitely loved as a benefactor.

2. However, some have the habit to lay two books in front of them and compile the third book at ease.