WINTER WORK. 67 



A large collection of flowering plants was dried 

 and sent to Ke\v during my last visit here by 

 my lost and most dear companion, but I am still 

 finding others, and hope to complete the work 

 that he began. 



This busy life, giving occupation both for mind 

 and body, keeps me in perfect health, and, I be- 

 lieve, prevents me from having attacks of fever. 

 Perhaps, too, the carbolic acid I am constantly 

 inhaling may act as a preventive, and fortunately 

 the hottest sun does not affect my head. 



