Watts-Dunton

[ wots-duhn-tn ]

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noun

(Walter) Theodore Walter Theodore Watts, 1832–1914, English poet, novelist, and critic.

Not so very long ago I remained in a room after Mr. Watts-Dunton had left it.

Another anecdote, illustrative of his generosity, Mr. Watts-Dunton also tells.

Mr. Watts-Dunton was staying at Aldworth when the proof of the article reached him.

Well,” said Mr. Watts-Dunton, “that does interest me very much.

These things certainly outweigh the trivial incident which Mr. Watts-Dunton recalls.

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