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Nay, you are rather too harsh, Sir Cameron.

But see, the Doctor has discovered something better now, for his whole countenance is enlightened.

Rejoice, rejoice with me, ladies! the greatest philosopher in England is at my feet.

What is it! What is it?

The organs of mathematics, superb, surprising, superlative. (Starting from his seat and skipping about in ecstasy). Such an organ never yet rose proudly under the pressure of this thumb. Have you not frequently seen him tracing figures on a slate—circles, triangles, and such like?

Often enough, Doctor; but the figure he commonly traces is more like a rickety boat with a flag to it than a triangle.

Kneel again, Lawry; the Doctor may discover something more.

No, I have done; I know him perfectly now.