There will be little new, except that perhaps I have consulted some out-of-the-way books, and have corresponded with some good authorities.

Tell me frankly what you think of this; but unless you will oblige me by accepting remuneration, I cannot and will not give you such trouble.

I have little doubt that several points will arise which will require investigation, as I care for many points disregarded by fanciers; and according to any time thus spent, you will, I trust, allow me to make remuneration.

I hope that you will grant me this favour.

There is one assistance which I will now venture to beg of you--viz., to get me, if you can, another specimen of an old white Angora rabbit.