Chance re acquaintance - 6th July 1832

Friday 6 July 1832
Miss Walker of Lidgate and her uncle in law and aunt Mr and Mrs Atkinson 
called for 1/4 hour at 10 3/4 just as I came in – received them and was very civil – joked Miss Walker about travelling. 

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