Mr. Carlyon's Christmas, as Noted in his Diary Pictured by his Grandson. 1881.

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Mr. Carlyon's Christmas, as Noted in his Diary Pictured by his Grandson. 1
  • Mr. Carlyon's Christmas, as Noted in his Diary Pictured by his Grandson. 1
  • Mr. Carlyon's Christmas, as Noted in his Diary Pictured by his Grandson. 1
  • Mr. Carlyon's Christmas, as Noted in his Diary Pictured by his Grandson. 1
  • Mr. Carlyon's Christmas, as Noted in his Diary Pictured by his Grandson. 1

  • Mr. Carlyon's Christmas, as Noted in his Diary Pictured by his Grandson. 1881.

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For Sale is a Four Page Story Illustrated in Colour Lithographs called "Mr. Carlyon's Christmas as noted in his Diary Pictured by his Grandson."
Artist- R. Caldecott.

21st Dec.- Invitation fro Squire Wood to spend Christmas at Marley Hall.  Sent for Hackney Coach and started at once.F
Found a seat on the Red Chester coach.

23rd Dec.- Delayed by deep snow on roads in Shropshire. Had to push behind. At dodington Side-bar met by old family servant with gig.  Little way up lane stopped by two highwaymen.
Overthrew the highwaymen, captured them, and dragged them before a neighbouring justice of the peace.
Arrived at Marley Hall late.  Hearty welcome from Squire.  Noticed that one of the guests, who seems a sort of country buck, took an instant aversion to me.  Overheard him say that he hates town flops.

25th Dec.- Heard a ghost.  Found it to be old Mr. Portsdown ogling the family portraits.

27th, 28th, and 29th Dec-  Snowed up.  Innocent indoor recreations, music, flirtations, &c.  Diana Wood is a fine girl.

2nd Jan.- Snow nearly gone.  Squire Mallow (the country buck) saw a chance of shining, and sent for his hounds to-day.  Found a Fox in the laurels.  I took the lead (to Mallow's disgust) and gave it to Diana.  Had to admonish Mallow about riding dangerously close behind me over fences.  Pleasant ride home with Diana.

3rd Jan.- There is no doubt about Diana being a fine girl- has very pretty manners too- (must be careful, Carlyon, my boy!)  To-day Mallow disturbed us when I was reading to her.  He looked fierce and banged the door.  Believe he is a suitor.

4th Jan.-  Business old gentlemann waited on me with challenge from Mallow.  Choice of weapons with me,  of course.

5th Jan.- I chose the weapons- whips.  snow had fallen in the night.  We fought from 8.37 to 10.14 a.m..  Feel quite sore.

6th Jan.-  The avoid becoming a maker of strife left Marley Hall-laden with letters for town.  The Squire asked me for next Christmas.

8th Jan.-  Fleet Street again.  Dined at old place-principally off her miniature.  Will write to-morrow.

Condition of all four pages Very Good.