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xxxiv in his own house, we had several conversations on philosophy, a privilege which after his illness in December could not be permitted me, though I had frequently the pleasure of seeing and of talking with him.

" At this time he was deeply interested in the study of the early Greek philosophers, and I remember his saying : ' I think what they were all driving at was to find something that will outlive us.' This was said with much earnestness, and I have now before me the still deeper expression of solemnity and veneration which passed over his countenance when, after speaking of the duality implied in all cognition, he added, 'And then in God also—to speculate about Him—in God also there must be duality, in so far as He knows Himself.' The tone in which these words were uttered made me feel that true reverence is without fear. I could understand, after hearing it, with what humble and fearless confidence he had said, when some religious question was discussed in his own family, 'I suppose I shall know about this by-and-by.'

"I will only add that, besides his fortitude and cheerfulness, which seemed perfect, there was a courtesy which never flagged or drooped, and a kindly interest, maintained until the last, in the most trifling occupations not only of his own family, but of their friends.

" Perhaps I might have said something of his wonderful popularity with the students, but of that you