At the top of the garden was the self-registering barometer, the pitcher to measure the rainfall, and the other apparatus necessary to enable the "Diagram of barometer, thermometer, rain, and wind" to be conducted, so far as Coupar Angus is concerned.

This Mr.
Robertson has done for four years past.

As the hour was late, and as I knew that my entertainer must be up by six next morning, I took my leave.
A man's character often exhibits itself in his amusements.

One must have a high respect for the character of John Robertson, who looks at the manner in which he spends his spare time.

His astronomical work is altogether a labour of love.