19(5 BUSINESS, RECREATION ; SUNSHINE, SHADOW. 



abstract of the fourth family of Cuvier's Malacopterygian 

 fishes, viz., our friends the Salmonidce. I should like you 

 to adhere in a general way to Cuvier's arrangement, as I 

 must do so myself in the other portions ; but, of course, the 

 opinions of species, &c, and other details, to be according 

 to your own views. You are so familiar with this depart- 

 ment, that I doubt not you will do it with ease — indeed 

 you probably have all the necessary materials already by 

 you. I assure you your doing it will be a great favour 

 to myself." 



His application had been made to one who, like himself, 

 knew what it is to be a friend in need, as the following 

 rescript shews : — 



" Woodville, 28th May 1835. 



" My dear Sir William, — I had the pleasure to re- 

 ceive your response, which is quite satisfactory as far as 

 your will is concerned, although your prior engagements 

 seem to run it rather further back than I could wish. 

 Perhaps Selby's being with you during that first week of 

 your return home, may not interfere with your doing 

 something. Of course, I don't care when the thing is 

 begun, if it is only ended in time. I am sitting very close 

 myself, as in duty bound, and am already a long way from 

 the beginning, though I can't say whether I am at all 

 getting towards the end." 



