For it is historically certain that notation begins by using the fingers, and how far any particular tribe may have advanced in the direction of naming their numbers is a question which ought never to be confused with that as to whether the tribe can 'count' i.e. notate.
George J. Romanes.
Geanies, Ross-shire.
FOOTNOTES:
[37] Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, by Francis Darwin, vol. i. p. iii.
[38] Miss M. M. Paget.
[39] The friend referred to on [p. 178].
[40] It should be explained that the writer of this memoir is responsible for the Journal, but as it was kept for the benefit of both husband and wife a few extracts are given.
[41] The answer is the word six.
[42] A moor taken in addition to the low ground shooting of Geanies.