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Theobald "Toby" Barrett Diary, 1921
Theobald Toby Barrett 1921 Diary 103.pdf
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experiences we have had. Q. & T. & D. of fairyland saw many thrilling scenes but fairyland is not the only country where thrilling things take place.
During our school day period (during which none of us ever distinguished ourselves as scholars although by regular attendance and a reasonable share of brains we never failed many examinations but were eager to leave after a year or two at High School) the difference in our natures developed and became more manifest. I know I always held that I would be a farmer and my feeling was at a high pitch when Dad. bought Flossie. Ester Moon's Jersey cow for my benefit, and I used to rush home after four to clean out her stable and carry her off, or in the Spring I remember my back used to ache from digging my garden and of course the horses were always a great source of pleasure to me. Nothing in the form of sport could compare in my estimation to a ride on Josie although in those days I was quite incapable of managing her properly and she used to tear around town at a gay speed absolutely uncontrolled, with me on her back, but no harm ever came of it. I never played on a team game in my life never killed any thing with a gun except a {illegible} and never
