Paradoxical philosophy : a sequel to the Unseen universe.

  • Balfour Stewart
Date:
1878
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Paradoxical philosophy : a sequel to the Unseen universe. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    the birds were singing merrily on the dripping branches. The Doctor, in congratulating the party on their lucky escape, took occasion to ask the host whether he imagined that he (the Doctor) had already been answered. The smiling host informed the good-natured Doctor that on the contrary he had given them some very hard nuts to crack, which however they must try to attack after lunch. Here Sir Kenneth could not resist whisper- ing audibly to the Doctor, ‘ I was never so convinced of the existence of elemental spirits as I have been to-day. But they did not treat you well, Doctor. Now don’t tell me that it was not done on purpose—don’t pretend that it was only a coincidence.’ The Doctor had no time to reply, for at this very moment he was requested to lead Miss Fairbank in to lunch.
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