362 . LIFE OF PROFESSOR HUXLEY CHAP. XV 



may have something light for supper, as the "course of 

 true feeding is not likely to run smooth" to-morrow. 



In August he went again to the corner of Surrey 

 which he had enjoyed so much the year before. 

 Here, in the intervals of suffering under the hands 

 of the dentist, he worked at preparing a new edition 

 of the Elementary Physiology with Sir M. Foster, 

 alternating with fresh studies in critical theology. 



The following letters reflect his occupations at 

 this time, together with his desire, strongly combated 

 by his friend, of resigning the Presidency of the 

 Royal Society immediately. 



HlGHCROFT HOUSE, MlLFORD, 



GODALMING, Aug. 9, 1884. 



MY DEAR FOSTER I had to go up to town on Friday, 

 and yesterday I went and had all my remaining teeth 

 out, and came down here again with a shrewd suspicion 

 that I was really drunk and incapable, however respect- 

 able I might look outwardly. At present I can't eat at 

 all, and I can't smoke with any comfort. For once I don't 

 mind using italics. 



Item. I send the two cuts. 



Heaven be praised ! I had brought down no copy of 

 Physiology with me, so could not attend to your proof. 

 Got it yesterday, so I am now at your mercy. 



But I have gone over the proofe now, and send you a 

 deuce of a lot of suggestions. 



Just think over additions to smell and taste to bring 

 these into harmony. 



The Saints salute you. I am principally occupied in 

 studying the Gospels. Ever yours, 



T. H. HUXLEY. 



