diff --git a/gtsam/inference/Factor.h b/gtsam/inference/Factor.h
index e6a8dcc60..27b85ef67 100644
--- a/gtsam/inference/Factor.h
+++ b/gtsam/inference/Factor.h
@@ -158,7 +158,6 @@ typedef FastSet<FactorIndex> FactorIndexSet;
 
     /// @}
 
-  public:
     /// @name Advanced Interface
     /// @{