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what a steady and sober frame of mind I was in. But I find 

 I am writing most precious nonsense. Two or three of our 

 labourers yesterday immediately set to work, and got most 

 excessively drunk in honour of the arrival of Master Charles. 

 Who then shall gainsay if Master Charles himself chooses 

 to make himself a fool. Good-bye. God bless you ! I hope 

 you are as happy, but much wiser, than your most sincere 

 but unworthy philosopher, 



CHAS. DARWIN. 



