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or left something behind at the inn where I last 

 stayed; or where I had a puncture in my tyre; or 

 where I first saw a rare and beautiful butterfly, or 

 bird, or flower, if I am interested in such things ; 

 and the whole scene the fields and trees, and hedges 

 and farm-house, or cottage below is all as familiar 

 as possible. But it is the scene that brings back 

 the event. The scene was impressed on the mind 

 at the emotional moment, and is instantly recognised, 

 and at the moment of recognition the associated event 

 is remembered. 





