A feature of Faraday's character which I have often noticed makes itself apparent in this entry.

In his relations to his wife he added chivalry to affection.
Footnotes to Chapter 1 [1] Here is Davy's recommendation of Faraday, presented to the managers of the Royal Institution, at a meeting on the 18th of March, 1813, Charles Hatchett, Esq., in the chair:-- 'Sir Humphry Davy has the honour to inform the managers that he has found a person who is desirous to occupy the situation in the Institution lately filled by William Payne.
His name is Michael Faraday.

He is a youth of twenty-two years of age.

As far as Sir H.Davy has been able to observe or ascertain, he appears well fitted for the situation.

His habits seem good; his disposition active and cheerful, and his manner intelligent.