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William John Locke : The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne

‘You give no address so I forward the "Morals [of Marcus Ordeyne", W. J. Locke] to Alpenrose. You will like to read it in London. I feel rather limp this morning—couldn’t sleep—so read Locke until 3 a.m.’

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Wilfred Owen      Print: Book

William John Locke : Septimus

'Please don't worry about me for one single moment. I'm as safe as houses here & having a very jolly time ... Please thank Elsie very much for the photograph & for the books. Tell her I shall enjoy "Septimus" which I have some slight idea is the Latin for seventh ... I presume that Septimus is not the name of the girl in blue pastel in the front of the book. I shall enjoy the book much better when the heroine is so near that she is touching me.'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: John Lawton      Print: Book

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