1881 AT GRASMERE 313 



Very Revd.' I don't generally stand much upon 

 etiquette, but when my sacred character is touched I draw 

 the line. 



We had athletics here yesterday, and as it was a lovely 

 day, all Cumberland and Westmoreland sent contingents 

 to see the fun. . . . 



This would be a grand place if it were drier, but the 

 rain it raineth every day yesterday being the only really 

 fine day since our arrival. 



However, we all thrive, so I suppose we are adapting 

 ourselves to the medium, and shall be scaly and finny 

 before long. 



Haven't you done with Babylon yet ? It is high time 

 you were out of it. Ever yours very faithfully, 



T. H. HUXLEY. 



