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Theobald "Toby" Barrett Diary, 1926-1927
Theobald (Toby) Barrett Diary, 1926-1927-94.pdf
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| − | It seems rather incongruous to see such costly and beautiful stuff so far removed from its elegant surroundings. Mrs Dick. told them that it belonged originally to the Duke of Buckingham or some Duke and that when his estate was sold these things were bought by Quintin Dick. Quint & Dick took the other luggage up from the station and over to the farm except two of the cutest and most comical little bicycles that Dad. got for Harry B & David. They are strongly built and fully equipped with front & coaster brake and pneumatic tires, but small enough for the children to ride. They also presented Marj. & I think Aunty & Aunty Alice & Win with brooches. Marj. was delighted with hers. It is made up of a saphire and diamonds. They gave Gay & the baby little gold chains. It was after five when we left for home and the northern sky was inky black with rain clouds. | + | It seems rather incongruous to see such costly and beautiful stuff so far removed from its elegant surroundings. Mrs Dick. told them that it belonged originally to the Duke of Buckingham or some Duke and that when his estate was sold these things were bought by Quintin Dick. Quint & Dick took the other luggage up from the station and over to the farm except two of the cutest and most comical little bicycles that Dad. got for Harry B & David. They are strongly built and fully equipped with front & coaster brake and pneumatic tires, but small enough for the children to ride. They also presented Marj. & I think Aunty & Aunty Alice & Win with brooches. Marj. was delighted with hers. It is made up of a saphire and diamonds. They gave Gay & the baby little gold chains. It was after five when we left for home and the northern sky was inky black with rain clouds. It began to rain soon after we got started and was raining hard by the time we got to the farm where Marj. had to collect still more belongings. Ade passed us on the road taking Enah home and Dad. drove home alone with Josie. When we got to the farm there was a fine line up. Quint had made an attempt to get up the lane with his car and the luggage and consequently was settled down to the axle |
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It seems rather incongruous to see such costly and beautiful stuff so far removed from its elegant surroundings. Mrs Dick. told them that it belonged originally to the Duke of Buckingham or some Duke and that when his estate was sold these things were bought by Quintin Dick. Quint & Dick took the other luggage up from the station and over to the farm except two of the cutest and most comical little bicycles that Dad. got for Harry B & David. They are strongly built and fully equipped with front & coaster brake and pneumatic tires, but small enough for the children to ride. They also presented Marj. & I think Aunty & Aunty Alice & Win with brooches. Marj. was delighted with hers. It is made up of a saphire and diamonds. They gave Gay & the baby little gold chains. It was after five when we left for home and the northern sky was inky black with rain clouds. It began to rain soon after we got started and was raining hard by the time we got to the farm where Marj. had to collect still more belongings. Ade passed us on the road taking Enah home and Dad. drove home alone with Josie. When we got to the farm there was a fine line up. Quint had made an attempt to get up the lane with his car and the luggage and consequently was settled down to the axle
