The letter concluded thus: "I strongly advise you to buy a practice and settle down to steady work.

We may meet again.

If I live to be a hundred, you shall hear from me.

If I die sooner you will probably hear of my demise from the house at Amsterdam, to whom please send your new address." I was exceedingly sorry to lose Mr.Fortescue.Our intercourse had been altogether pleasant and agreeable, and to myself personally in a double sense profitable; for he had taught me many things and rewarded me beyond my deserts.

Also the breaking up of Kingscote and the disposal of the household went much against the grain.