The Henson Journals
Thu 20 September 1917
Volume 21, Page 182
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Thursday, September 20th, 1917.
1144th day
Godfrey reports that Mrs Thorpe is distressingly ill. I attended Mattins & Evensong, wrote a sermon, & several letters: walked with Elizabeth, & saw the finest rainbow I ever remember.
Fifty lbs. of tea arrived from Twinings. This ought to see me through the winter. With a fire & a cup of tea one can bear much!