He told me of many books on China man & seemed to have a vast fund of book knowledge on China. He showed me a series of pamphlets on birds & mammals by various authors all well arranged. He is exceedingly friendly & considerate in his manner & open minded, showing no tendency to pose as an absolute authority. He is physically in fine condition & appears to be about 50 year, old hair is not gray or bald or bent but of erect carriage & ruddy complexion. He is very much interested in natural history & has a good general library of books on big game & birds. He is leaving Peking soon for Australia on 6 months leave.