272 John Bacltman. 



lie 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 mij 

 criticisms, as I slioukl 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 cop3^ for the printer, etc., to give you the good 

 tidings that, if nothing interferes with our present 

 plans, your mind may be at ease about the Second 

 A^olume. Some of the greatest difficulties connected 

 with it have already been surmounted. 



We intend to remain here until we are driven oil' 

 by the fashionable crowd. ^ly love to your mother 

 and to all around you. 



Your affectionate aunt, M. B. 



Tlie 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 by some who 



