"I never quite understood the parable of the tares," he said to me, just before I went, "till I found these words in a book the other day: 'The root of the common darnel (_lolium_) or dandelion, with saltpeter, make a very cheap and effective sheep-drench.

It can be applied successfully in cases of fluke.'" In October, 1883, as had been arranged, Edward went up to Trinity College, Cambridge.

I had a short letter from Arthur telling me.

It ended characteristically thus: "I don't in the least care that Edward should be distinguished academically.

I do care very much what sort of a character he is.