
5th January. - I chose the weapons - whips. Snow had fallen in the night.
We fought from 8.37 to 10.14 am. Feel quite sore.

Heard a ghost. Found it to be old Mr. Portsdown ogling the family portraits.

6th January. - To avoid becoming a maker of strife left Marley Hall - laden with
letters for town. The Squire asked me for next Christmas.

6th January. - Fleet Street again. Dined at old place - principally off her
miniature. Will write tomorrow.
Two years after this story was published, The Graphic
published its sequel: "Diana Wood's Wedding". This
included the very large and intricate picture of her wedding procession which is
reproduced, in miniature form, on our "Greetings
Cards" page: click here.
