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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    After a few trivial remarks, each member assumed an attitude of anxious and critical attention to the Doctor. It was a curious and interesting study to note the various modes in which men so differ- ent in character and person, though all of high and trained intellectual powers, prepared them- selves for a continued mental effort. Stephen Fairbank leant back motionless in his easy-chair, with eyes half closed, but keenly directed to the speaker. Elijah Holdfast seemed to gaze at the fretted ceiling, but in reality he was exercising his sense of hearing alone. Sir Kenneth, on the other hand, though his eyes were always wide open and directed full on the Doctor, was scarcely for a moment quiet, chang- ing from one attitude to another with wonderful rapidity. The ladies perused the carpet, now and then only throwing a momentary glance on the speaker. Premising that for the sake of accuracy he had committed to writing a great part of what he had to say (whether this had been done on
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