272 John Bachman. 



he goes to his work, not as a task, but as a pleasing 

 occupation of hours that would otherwise hang 

 heavily on his hands. 



He is every day cheered by the progress he is 

 making, and I am trying to assist him when and 

 where I can. Do not mind what he says about my 

 criticisms, as I should never presume to undertake 

 to do all that he jestingly gives me credit for. At 

 any rate, dear Victor, my heart is cheered by being 

 able to copy for the printer, &c. t to give you the good 

 tidings that, if nothing interferes with our present 

 plans, your mind may be at ease about the Second 

 Volume. Some of the greatest difficulties connected 

 with it have already been surmounted. 



WQ intend to remain here until we are driven oft' 

 by the fashionable crowd. My love to your mother 

 and to all around you. 



Your affectionate aunt, M. B. 



The fashionable crowd did not make their appear- 

 ance, and many of the visitors who arrived later, 

 became greatly interested in the "Quadrupeds." All 

 considerately refrained from intruding and inter- 

 rupting him in the mornings. They were content 

 to gather around him in the evenings they asking 

 and he answering questions connected with Natural 

 History. He retired early, and rose at daybreak, 

 with head cool and mind clear. 



We find from Mrs Bachman's note-book that, 

 during his vacation, Dr. Bachman preached every 

 Sunday but one, either at the Springs, or at a village 

 church. When his route had been marked out, a 

 deputation, several times, met him at the station to 

 secure his services. It was affirmed bv some who 



