My dear Arnold,
Look at Bishop Wilson on the sin of covetousness and then inspect your umbrella stand. You will there see a beautiful brown smooth-handled umbrella which is NOT your property.
Think of what the excellent prelate would have advised and bring it with you next time you come to the club. The porter will take care of it for me.
Ever yours faithfully,
T.H. Huxley.
[The following letter shows how paleontological work was continually pouring in upon him:—]
Jermyn Street, May 7, 1869.
My dear Darwin,
Do you recollect recommending that the "Nassau," which sailed under Captain Mayne's command for Magellan's Straits some years ago should explore a fossiliferous deposit at the Gallegos River?
They visited the place the other day as you will see by Cunningham's letter which I enclose, and got some fossils which are now in my hands.