fter descending from a short flight which despite a strong wind he had
made on a new type of aeroplane, and on which he was accompanied by his
married daughter and her infant son. It is not expected that an
inquest will be necessary, as his physician, Dr. Saunders, has
certified death to be due to heart-disease, from which, it appears, the
deceased gentleman had been suffering for many years. Dr. Saunders
adds that he had repeatedly warned deceased that any strain on the
nervous system might prove fatal.

Thus--for I presume that his ailment had its origin in his
habits--James Pethel did not, despite that merely pensive look of his,
live his life with impunity. And by reason of that life he died. As
for the manner of his death, enough that he did die. Let not our
hearts be vexed that his great luck was with him to the end.

[Transcriber's Note: I have closed contractions in the text; e.g.,
"does n't" has become "doesn't" etc.]

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