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VI CAMBRIDGE Mountain—climbing—Genealogy—Economy—Hypnotism—The Call—My Mother—Nelly 66-81 VII LLANDAFF Dean Vaughan—Community Life—Ordained Deacon 82-88 VIII THE ETON MISSION Hackney Wick—Boys' Clubs—Preaching—My Father's Death 89-99 IX KEMSING AND MIRFIELD Development—Mirfield—The Community—Sermons—Preaching 100-113 X THE CHANGE Leaving Mirfield—Considerations—Argument—Discussion—Roddy—Consultation 114-129 XI THE DECISION Anglicanism—Individualism—Asceticism—A Centre of Unity—Liberty and Discipline—Catholicism—The Surrender—Reception—Rome 130-151 XII CAMBRIDGE AGAIN Llandaff House—Our Companionship—Rudeness—The Catholic Rectory—Spiritual Direction— Mystery-Plays—Retirement 152-167 XIII HARE STREET Ken—Engagements—Christmas—Visits 168-175 XIV AUTHORSHIP The Light Invisible—His Books—Methods of Writing—Love of Writing—The Novels 176-187 XV FAILING HEALTH Illness—Medical advice—Pneumonia 188-195 XVI THE END Manchester—Last Illness—Last Hours—Anxiety—Last Words—Passing on 196-208 XVII BURIAL His Papers—After-Thoughts—The Bond of Love 209-215 XVIII PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Courage—Humour—Manliness—Stammering—Eagerness—Independence—Forward 216-230 XIX RETROSPECT Boyhood—Vocation—Independence—Self-Discipline 231-240 XX ATTAINMENT Priesthood—Self-Devotion—Sympathy—Power—Energy 241-252 XXI TEMPERAMENT Courtesy—Chivalry—Fearlessness—Himself 253-261 Index 263-265

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Robert Hugh Benson in 1912, aged 40. In the Robes of a Papal Chamberlain	Frontispiece
From copyrighted Photo by Sarony, Inc., New York.
Hare Street House	Facing page
From the front, 1914	2
From the garden, 1914	4
The Master's Lodge, Wellington College, 1868	16
Robert Hugh Benson and Beth at the Chancery, Lincoln, in 1876,