The Henson Journals

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Saturday, April 26th, 1919.

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Dicey had some conversation with me before taking his departure."I suppose at the bottom of my heart I am what must be called a Unitarian" he said: and that is probably where he stands theologically, but it is with Martineau rather than with Carpenter. "May God bless you!" he said with considerable feeling as we bade farewell in the porch. I think the old man enjoyed his visit, & that he has a genuine affection for me, a sentiment which I reciprocate. Miss Anson & her sister expressed their thanks for my labour on the Memoir. I shall indeed be thankful when that is off my hands.

James came and assisted me to fill up my income tax returns – a performance which daunts & puzzles me. I went to the Club, & read the magazines. Rather to my surprise Glazebrook in the Quarterly has an article supporting the "Life & Liberty" movement. He represents these absurd Radicals who are captivated by the appearance of "democracy" which this precious scheme of self–government has. Also I read Ralph's extremely brilliant article in the "Edinburgh" on "The Future of the Anglo–Saxons". It is almost uncannily clever, & makes one feel more cynically helpless than ever.

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