In the shop windows are the robes of the nobility, the crimson and ermine dresses, coronets, etc.

Preparations for illuminations are making all over the city.
"I have scarcely entered upon the business of the Telegraph, but have examined (tell Dr.Gale) the specification of Wheatstone at the Patent Office, and except the alarum part, he has nothing which interferes with mine.

His invention is ingenious and beautiful, but very complicated, and he must use twelve wires where I use but four.

I have also seen a telegraph exhibiting at Exeter Hall invented by Davy, something like Wheatstone's but still complicated.

I find mine is yet the simplest and hope to accomplish something, but always keep myself prepared for disappointment." At a later date he recounted the following pretty incident, showing the kindly character of the young queen, which may not be generally known:-- "I was in London in 1838, and was present with my excellent friend, the late Charles R.Leslie, R.A., at the imposing ceremonies of the coronation of the queen in Westminster Abbey.