Life of Octavia Hill as Told in Her Letters

by Octavia Hill

[62]. Marylebone Road.

[63]. A former pupil.

[64]. This refers to a performance of the “Merchant of Venice” in Dr. Martineau’s schoolroom in Portland Street. Octavia acted Portia.

[65]. A present to her from the tenants on her return after illness.

[66]. This refers to the appointment of Mrs. Nassau Senior, as the first woman inspector of workhouses, by Mr. Stansfeld, President of the Poor Law Board.

[67]. Secretary of the Local Government Board.

[68]. An allusion to her grandfather, Dr. Southwood Smith.

[69]. A cupboard sent specially from Cumberland, dated 1605.

[70]. She was on a tour in Scotland with George MacDonald and his family.

[71]. Afterwards Mrs. Loch.