[She died at ninety-two.] "Berlin, May 7, 1858.

Humboldt had replied to my letter of introduction by a note, saying that he should be happy to see me at 2 P.M., May 7.

Of course I was punctual.

Humboldt is one of several residents in a very ordinary-looking house on Oranienberge strasse.
"All along up the flight of stairs to his room were printed notices telling persons where to leave packages and letters for Alexander Humboldt.
"The servant showed me at first into a sort of anteroom, hung with deers' horns and carpeted with tigers' skins, then into the study, and asked me to take a seat on the sofa.

The room was very warm; comfort was evidently carefully considered, for cushions were all around; the sofa was handsomely covered with worsted embroidery.