My dear Mary I was obliged to let the Guardian go that week before I had really read it, but it must be a mistake for our dear Charles cannot be referred to in Bp Wordsworths Christian Boyhood, as it was published before his death. I know he had a copy full of marks of his own. There is a note in the book about the poet Bowles and the habits at Winchester, and ... continue reading

My dear Dorothy I could not but be quite sure what the contents of your letter would be. It is a peaceful end at last, to a life that was always kept happy and innocent. The real sorrow can only be for Mary, who must miss that one thought and care so dreadfully, though after all there is great comfort in knowing that she has not to leave Frances. I only hope she ... continue reading

My dear Mary

Thank you for the sight of the photographs Julian says the iron work is meant to cover it. It is very beautiful but I am afraid I do not like the idea of the Dove. It seems to me going beyond the lawful symbol, and I am sorry for it, though of course I have heard of such before, but not I think very frequently. I do not think ... continue reading