Paradoxical philosophy : a sequel to the Unseen universe.

  • Balfour Stewart
Date:
1878
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Credit: Paradoxical philosophy : a sequel to the Unseen universe. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    of him, Sir Kenneth, he seems to me to be remarkably genial and considerate. Sir Kenneth M'Kelpie.—Mere habit or dis- position :—ineradicable, but sneered at by its possessor, who would have preferred that chance had either made him master of his con- science, or given him none. I tried him with the story of ‘ Neil the Ranter,’ and his com- ments (for he is a simple, truthful, soul) enabled me to read him thoroughly. Miss Fairbank.—Is that your usual test, Sir Kenneth ? I hope my remarks, when you told it me the other morning, did not reveal any dreadful state of mind ? Sir Kenneth Kelpie.—It is a true touch- stone, and I never found it fail. But I ’ll say no more about it to-night. There is a time for everything, and your probable future is not to be discussed now. Miss Fairbank.—But you’ll tell me some day ? Sir Kenneth M‘Kelpie.—That I will, and something more—which I have quite recently read :—in the Stars !
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