Oxford man, clever, a fine musician, and an astronomer; has built himself a little observatory--magnificent telescope.

By Jove! you should hear him handle the violin.

Astonishing fellow! Not much of a talker; rather dry in his manner; but no end of energy, bubbling over with vital force.

He began as a barrister, but couldn't get on, and saw his capital melting.

'Hang it!' said he, 'I must make some use of what money I have'; and he thought of jam.