William Allingham’s diary, 1885

November

1. 7 November 1885

   Aldworth, 8.15 — misty. Walked with T. down the lane to Lythe Hill and back. I asked him what he had seen of Gordon. Saw him once only : he came to luncheon one day…

2. 13 November 1885

   Hallam met Helen yesterday at Haslemere and invited us to come to luncheon to-day. We found T. just untying the dogs for his morning walk. He proposed to take Helen…