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Still sitting here in my room upstairs—foot mending—but slowly. Not sick nor in pain. Put in my time mostly reading, some writing and chatting. Do not especially mind the confinement—worst part of it is continuous sitting—I can sympathize more than ever with you sitting  there in your room month after month—I really do not see how you stand it so patiently as you do. I have read Rider Haggard's "Heart's Desire" and have almost finished Goldwin Smith's "Canada." Keep a copy of L. of G. handy and from time to time dip into that.

Meter matters are coming to the front with us and assuming more and more importance—impossible to give details now as the  thing is spreading out and convering too much ground. Lately it looks as tho' some one will have to go to England this summer to introduce the meter and probably form a syndicate to handle it in the British Islands. And more and more (though other names have been mentioned) it looks as if that "someone" will be be me. Our Annual meeting is end of this month at or about that time the question must be settled and answered. If I go  I may sail in May and be gone 6 weeks to two months. In many ways this arrangement would suit me—I like the water, like to see England and friends there, it would be the best change I could have for my health (which really needs some building up) and I should perhaps be the best best man available for the business which is to be transacted—should I go I think I should try and see old Tennyson—Would you give me a line? Mr Costelloe will be one of our leading men in meter affairs in England

R M Bucke   see notes april 18 1891