Send the keys in a separate package, and then you will have removed one cause of their not unreasonable displeasure." With Fred, aunty pathetically condoled on the loss of his collection; and then she added:-- "Yet you see, my dear Fred, you are to blame after all; for I told you not to put your creatures where they would displease Mrs.Stanhope, if she should see them.

I could not specify every such place, but I trusted to your commonsense to tell you that beetles and caterpillars do not belong in a writing-desk! You are such an insatiable collector! You will have to learn moderation.

If you had only been satisfied with a reasonable number of the finest specimens, you would not have needed so many boxes; I am very glad that Fani hindered you from asking for them in a house where so many kindnesses were being shown to all of you.

It ill becomes guests to make unreasonable demands.

After all, dear Fred, I hope you will be able to bring home a few treasures, notwithstanding your great loss, and we will enjoy them together." These letters were a great relief to all; but some uneasiness still remained.