The Henson Journals

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Thursday, April 21st, 1921.

I left the Castle after an early breakfast, and motored to the station in time to catch the early train. There were but few passengers: so I travelled to King's Cross very comfortably. Having left my bags at 21 Park Lane, I went to the hair–dresser: & when I had done with him, I walked to the House of Lords, and there found Pearce, who is in attendance to read prayers. I attended the brief discussion of the Report Stage of the Divorce Bill, and made a few remarks in comment on an absurd speech by Earl Russell. Then Pearce and I looked in at the House of Commons, and being quickly bored by the proceedings there, we walked into the City, where I bought myself an umbrella (18/6). Then we parted, & I went on the Deanery of St Paul's, where I found Kitty & Linetta with Craufurd and the two little girls. Jacks, the editor of the Hibbert Journal, came in, and we had some conversation. After dining with the ladies, I returned to the Athenaeum, and wrote to Ella. The Prince of Wales has postponed the dinner of the Royal Society of St George, which had been arranged for Saturday next. There was an announcement to this effect in the "Times" and on my arrival in Park Lane, a telegram confirming it was placed in my hands. At least I escape the trouble and risk of making a speech.

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