Her son Digby
provided her with a regular allowance at the end of her life as her financial situation grew increasingly precarious.
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lost permanent custody of her daughter, Mabel
(who had lived with her for a significant proportion of her time), and son, Digby
(who already lived mainly with his father).
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had a son, Arthur Digby
(born on 16 January 1869), and a daughter, Mabel Emily
(born on 28 August 1870).
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