| Description | Paris exhausts the fortunes and brains of diplomatic families - hence Lord Bertie of Thame when Sydney knew his father. He never considered him very brilliant. Other sons of peers handicapped in this way include:- Phillimore, Monkswell (a cousin), Leverhulme, Jessel - all the greatest bores in the house! He is glad that his brother Harry's son Henry will not succeed him. Suggest E discusses this thesis with Arthur Posonby when she next sees him. Did E send Daphne a portrait card? |