Friday, March 5, 1915

Cloudy

Correspondence (1 of 2)

Letter #332Time not recorded
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My own darling – I had a very healing hour & a half with you and feel far happier than 24 hours ago I thought wd. ever be possible. . . . I don't really believe that you could have 'choked it off'.

Asquith writes from the train after a 'healing' drive, discussing his dependence on Venetia.

Mentioned:Violet Asquith • Dr Parkinson

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration9/10
Political Unburdening0/10
Emotional Desolation3/10

Thematic Tags

RelationshipDependenceVenetia's health
H.H. Asquith
Kentⓘ
HIS DAYWorking at Downing Street. Motor drive with Venetia Stanley (approx. 3:00 PM). Travel by train to Kent. Dinner with Violet Asquith. Playing Bridge (double dummy)
Venetia Stanley
Whitechapelⓘ
HER DAYWorking as a probationer nurse. Reading correspondence from H.H. Asquith (likely containing war secrets regarding the Dardanelles). Ward duties (cleaning, patient care)

Official Register

1915-03-05

Top News

Daily Edition

British destroyer HMS Tipperary was launched at East Cowes.

Cabinet Council

NO SESSION
No Minutes

Parliament

RECESS
Adjourned

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