94 St. Aldate's, Oxford: June 10, 1892.
My dearest Charlotte,—I received your letter of the 6th inst., together with the pair of slippers; the latter are the very thing that is required when occasion again arises.
Ever since you left we have been having Italian 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 Royal 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 Romanes 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. Romanes.
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