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illustrate development of character so far as that is 

 due to environment, would be extremely interesting, 

 I have kept this in mind, perhaps unduly, though I 

 am not at all sure that my own conclusions on this 

 point are correct. 



It is difficult to write such a record as mine 

 (extending to the memories of nearly eighty years) 

 without subjecting one's self to the charge of diffuse- 

 ness or egotism, and I cannot hope to escape this 

 altogether. But as my experiences have been certainly 

 varied, if not exciting, I trust that the frequent change 

 of scene and of occupation, together with the diversity 

 of my interests and of the persons with whom I have 

 been associated, may render this story of my life less 

 tedious than might have been anticipated. 



My thanks are due to those friends who have 

 assisted me with facts or illustrations, and especially 

 to Mrs. Arthur Waugh, who has been so kind as 

 to make the very full Index to my book. 



Old Orchard^ Broadstone, 

 September^ 1905- 



