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APPENDIX   85

I gather from this that about 21 of the 38 sons have followed the same pursuits as their parents, and that the remaining 17 have followed different ones; but the distinction is not always clear, so other persons may foam slightly different estimates. Anyhow, it appears that the two characteristics of (i) general ability and (2) a passion for a particular pursuit are transmitted more or less independently.