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I can remember was his saying that “the study of Nature
does not constitute so great a’ part of the education of youth
as it ought to do,’ and on this occasion he gave a cut at
Upsala University. Berzelius’ entrance in the hall created
a universal sensation of delight. Finally a young clergy-
man was honored with a prize fora poem on Luther and
his friend Alexis, which our new Archbishop (Wallin) re-
cited with his fine, melodious voice. It was beautiful; but,
according to my taste, the plain recital of true events has
far more savor and poetry in it, than verses written on
the subject. Exaggeration spoils truth; and where truth
wanes, beauty also wanes. The Queen and the Crown-
Prince and Crown-Princess were present; the hall was
crowded. The greatest enjoyment I had was from Gei-
jer,—from his dignified manner and his powerful lan-
guage. My soul has this autumn been like a gloomy day.
Geijer has passed across it like a ray of the sun; for many
years, nobody has made such an impression upon me as he
has done. I am happy to know that I shall see him again
in March.
Toms, 2d March, 1839.
= My dear Charlotte! ‘Your description of the state of
the young girl has touched my heart; for her own sake,
and for the sake of those who speak for her, I shall with
the greatest pleasure do what I can. See here what I am
thinking of: My book, “The Home,” is still in hand, and
not even ready to be written clean, and notwithstanding I
have already borrowed three hundred rix dollars on ac-
count of the expected profit on the same, in order to con-
tribute to save a respectable man, father of a family. Until
autumn the book cannot possibly be ready for the press,
and until then I have no means at my disposal. But I
think I can already now, without hesitation, promise you
three hundred rix dollars about that time, for the cure of
the poor girl, if required. Most willingly will they be
given. May it please God that some cure might be found
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