31 October

Last night was All Hallow's Eve, and Miss Knightly and Miss Basingstoke were kind enough to visit. Miss Knightly is a regular visitor to Robertshaw Manor, and a dear friend. Miss Basingstoke was quite delightful and proved to be lady possessed of an amiable temper, and a quick and engaging mind. Miss Knightly wore a frock that had been stained with the blood of children, and I wore the following: