. . . I sometimes think how much more . . . higher you might possibly rate me, if I were not so fond of you. . . . Kitchener . . . rather deprecates these frequent visits of W. to the front . . .
Asquith expresses his deep affection and dependence on Venetia, admitting his vulnerability to her opinion.
Mentioned:Kitchener • Winston Churchill
Metric Analysis
Romantic Adoration8/10
Political Unburdening4/10
Emotional Desolation3/10
Thematic Tags
Personal feelingsChurchill's visits to frontKitchener's opinion
In-Person Meetingⓘ
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYMeeting with Kitchener.
In-Person Meetingⓘ
Londonⓘ
HER DAYAt The Wharf
Official Register
1914-12-04
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King George V visits the British Army in France, inspecting troops and meeting Allied commanders (returns Dec 5),.
Cabinet Council
NO SESSION
No Minutes
Parliament
RECESS
Adjourned
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