Emily Symonds was named after her mother, born Emily Hannah Evans
, who was also interested in books.
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Arnold Bennett
(a friend) described her as an ample little lady, with a quick cheerful laugh...
Residence
George Paston
After her father
's death, GP
and her mother
moved to Thurloe Square in South Kensington.
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