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WE’VE a famed ‘After lived childhood close World succeeded literary to friend War writer dynasty. II, in of my tracing Evelyn a family Waugh near Dursley, and his Gloucestershire,’ large family wrote Valerie Hughes, nee Forrest, 85, of Harpenden, Hertfordshire. ‘We were all Catholics and met at church. I became great friends with the eldest daughter, Teresa, who was the same age as me. ‘We had riotous games and adventures in the Waughs’ huge garden. They were carefree, happy times. But in 1949, my family moved to Sussex and we lost contact. I married and had a family. Recently widowed, I’d love to find Teresa and relive old times.’ Several researchers provided contact details for the Waughs’ relatives and then finally for Teresa. She has lived in the U.S. for decades, lately in Ohio, and is patron of the Evelyn Waugh Society. Her husband, John Haughton D’Arms, a classical scholar, died in 2002. IF there is someone you’d like to trace, write to Gill Whitley, 1 Newbrook house, New hall Lane, Preston, Pr1 5Pe, enclosing an SAe, or send an email to monica.porter@dailymail.co.uk,

including a phone number. All communications answered as soon as possible. A small donation is requested for employing Gill Whitley’s services. this column is researched with the aid of 192.com.