In Mary Howitt I found the same engaging traits of character we are led to expect from her books for children.

Her husband is full of the same agreeable information, communicated in the same lively yet precise manner we find in his books; it was like talking with old friends, except that now the eloquence of the eye was added.

At their house I became acquainted with Dr.Southwood Smith, the well-known philanthropist.

He is at present engaged on the construction of good tenements calculated to improve the condition of the working people.

His plans look promising, and should they succeed, you shall have a detailed account of them.