Oh, the sacrifices of the ministerial student—first those he made for himself and then those he forced upon his teenage daughter—secretarial school! But she knew that a university life promised more—however she might find her way there. ❤️ I love the teetotal wedding reception and the honeymoon with books! What a storyteller you are! And thank you for promising more of this dahlia and others. 👏👏👏
Thank you, Etta, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think her story is fascinating...she put up with so much that she would never have chosen...and always with extraordinary dignity. Quite a heroine.
Oh, the sacrifices of the ministerial student—first those he made for himself and then those he forced upon his teenage daughter—secretarial school! But she knew that a university life promised more—however she might find her way there. ❤️ I love the teetotal wedding reception and the honeymoon with books! What a storyteller you are! And thank you for promising more of this dahlia and others. 👏👏👏
Thank you, Etta, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think her story is fascinating...she put up with so much that she would never have chosen...and always with extraordinary dignity. Quite a heroine.
I look forward to reading the rest.
A vivid portrait of a woman I hope to learn more about.
Ooh! The details! Busman's Honeymoon! Loved this, Sarah.
Just been leafing through John Betjeman's collected letters (Vol 2). Loads of letters to Mary in that.
Isn't that NPG portrait lovely? She seemed like a smashing person. I'm impressed that she didn't keep "obey" in the vows. Good on 'er!
I think Betjeman was genuinely really fond of her
Your research blows me away! You could teach a masterclass.
Thank you.. but I just love where it takes me!
super. thanks. awaiting more!!!!!!!!!!!
Fascinating! I'm looking forward to reading more.
You write most engagingly.
I found this a really moving story - thank you so much for sharing your research on Mary Wilson
There's so much more to come....
Excellent!
I am so sorry I missed this first piece and and I am very glad to discover it at last!