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self, or for herself, and for the doctor. In this way or by this 

 manner, which seems no manner at all, Professor S. is able to 

 do a great deal in a short time. His coachman understands 

 by a hint where he is to go, and goes rapidly through his 

 various service. As we pass along some object of interest is at 

 hand — the Botanic Garden, a ruin, a hill, a beautiful prospect 

 He pulls the string, opens the door which lets down the step, 

 and * Come away,' tells you there is something for you to see, 

 something to please you, and there is time enough to see it. 

 ' I visit here, and for ten minutes I will leave you ; go down 

 there and you will find something.' Off he goes to his patient, 

 and off I go to see what he has indicated. The Professor is 

 well made for despatch. He is short, stout, with small feet, 

 and his step is short and very quick. He is of excellent age 

 for vigoiur — about thirty-nine — and * goes ahead ' of all walkers. 

 I have almost to run somewhat, not to lose him. Let me finish 

 his picture. You have his length, but not his full length. 

 His head is large, covered with a profusion of black hair which 

 obeys its instincts, and more strikingly so when he thrusts his 

 very small hands into and all over it His forehead is of good 

 height, but the hairs grow low upon it ; and to me this is the 

 most becoming manner of its growth, and the antique, the 

 Apollo, the Clyte, &c., support my taste. His face is broad, of 

 fair length, and its expression just such as such mind and heart 

 always produce. His eyes are singularly loquacious, and 

 always begin to talk before he utters a word. His knowledge 

 is more various than I have before met with. Nothing escapes 

 him. Science and literature are his pleasures. Archaeology is 

 a favourite pursuit ; and his friends frequently send him books 

 and specimens, which help his studies. I never saw so many 

 presents. J w«"nt up last night late. 'I must make some 



