


5 If it prove a dead failure, I shall hold myself to a large extent responsible for having tempted you to publish with your eyes shut.- Perhaps there may be enough enthusiasts to prevent a dead failure⟨. Sobbing, eyes shut, brows pulled down and together. In short, I know not in the least, whether the Book will sell. 26 4.2 A Drama of Surfaces Darwin conceived the economy of nature as bound together by. History but I fear will be too difficult for general public. I think they will interest enthusiasts in Nat. Now I have finished the Orchids, I can say with confidence that the M.S. contains many new & very curious facts & conclusions.- I have done my best to make the facts striking & clear. Clowes to print quickly, as I am incapable of changing my work & want to get on with my other Books.- 4 Clowes 3 please read & modify as you think fit. Inside parcel you will see letter of Instructions to M essrs. I will send up to you by a servant tomorrow (Monday) the M.S of my Orchid Book, excepting the last Ch. which can be fully completed before I get first proofs.- 2įor Heavens sake be careful of the M.S. for I have no copy of three of the Chapters.
