I find the study of electricity
so entertaining that I am apt to neglect my other work.' And for a
last taste, 'Yesterday I had some charming electrical experiments.
What shall I compare them to - a new song? a Greek play?'
It was at this time besides that he made the acquaintance of
Professor, now Sir William, Thomson. To describe the part played
by these two in each other's lives would lie out of my way. They
worked together on the Committee on Electrical Standards; they
served together at the laying down or the repair of many deep-sea
cables; and Sir William was regarded by Fleeming, not only with the
'worship' (the word is his own) due to great scientific gifts, but
with an ardour of personal friendship not frequently excelled. To
their association, Fleeming brought the valuable element of a
practical understanding; but he never thought or spoke of himself
where Sir William was in question; and I recall quite in his last
days, a singular instance of this modest loyalty to one whom he
admired and loved.
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