The ‘Auto-Icon’ of Jeremy Bentham at University College, London

of the 'Memoirs of Bentham' (Works, vols.x, xi) makes a curious reference to the eyes, which does not appear to have been mentioned by Bentham's friends.It is in a fanciful vein, thus:'The image of Bentham almost superintending the stuffing of his own body; entertaining his visitors by taking out of his pocket the eyes which were to adorn it, and pleasing his fancy with the part he was to take, (a silent guest), with Dapple in his hand, at the great utilitarian festival on Founder's day....'