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weather, the only objection to which being, that for 

 my taste the sunshine is too continuous. 



We have had staying with us Professor Palgrave 

 and his daughter. I am going to take her to the 

 Conversazione of the Eoyal Society on Wednesday 

 next, as Ethel is going to stay behind for her political 

 work. We have also had Lord Justice Fry, with 

 his wife and daughter, staying with us for two or 

 three days. 



I have got a promise from Professor Huxley to give 

 the second Eomanes Lecture, provided he is able to 

 do so next year. It will be an interesting occasion if 

 he can ; because he has not lectured for the last five 

 or six years. 



I am glad you like my book, which is selling off: 

 very well ; but, as you know, the second volume will 

 be much more interesting. 



We are all well, and, with united love to both, I 

 remain yours ever the same, 



Geo. J. Eomanes. 



To Mr. Huxley. 



94 St. Aldate's, Oxford : June 18, 1892. 



Dear Mr. Huxley, — I write to thank you for the 

 large and latest instalment of your wisdom which 

 has just been sent me by your publishers. As far as 

 I am personally concerned, its publication at the 

 present time is opportune ; for having recently lost 

 the sight of one eye by effusion of serum on the 

 retina, I am not allowed to read or write. So I am 

 dependent upon others for my reading, and under 



