Discusses some observations on, and the fertilisation of, Ophrys.
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Discusses some observations on, and the fertilisation of, Ophrys.
Age at which babies first shed tears.
John Lubbock wants a copy of Origin (4th ed.) for Philip Norman.
Miss Gourlay reports case of girl at the Lock Hospital who covered her face in shame.
The expression of shame in ancients, Milton, the Bible, and in poor girls under Miss Gourlay’s charge.
Prefers not to send her proof-slips of the present chapter [of Variation], which has been enormously altered, but will be glad to have her see slips and revises in future.
Describes expression of her baby when crying.
Sends MS [of chs. 3 and 4, "Comparison of the mental powers of man and the lower animals", Descent] to HED for her criticism. CD fears parts are too much like a sermon; "who wd ever have thought I shd turn parson?"
Responds to her suggested corrections [of Descent].
Reports on sales and reception of his book [Descent]. Thanks HED for her help.
Wallace’s article in the Academy [2 (1870–1): 177–82] shows CD has had no influence on him; the review has had hardly any influence on CD.
Writes to HED for fear of tiring CD and to pass on, if she deems suitable, her view that there is no distinction to be made between self-regarding and other-regarding virtues.
Observations on expression of her dog for CD.
Chauncey Wright’s title is "Secretary of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences".
An affectionate letter to HL on her honeymoon. Urges her to keep her mother as an example.
CD is "more than pleased" by what R. B. Litchfield said of him. Congratulates HEL on having "so noble a husband".
All were "profoundly" interested by HEL’s account [of their welcome at the Working Men’s College].
Sends MS of section on voice as a means of expression [Expression, pp. 86–93]. CD is dissatisfied with it – wishes he could avoid the subject.
Sends MS chapter on voice from Expression to HL for examination.
Agrees with R. B. Litchfield about Herbert Spencer’s views on speech and music.
Wishes to insert R. B. Litchfield’s remarks [into Expression] but will not give them as his own.
Thanks for her pains over corrections [for Expression].
Recommends a language teacher.
Remarks on expression.