The Goodliffe Family of Nottingham

The Story of My Life - The original, handwritten version of the Memoirs of Arnold Goodliffe

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Next on the list was my brother Daniel. Being nearest of age to me we were boon companions, and have always been loving brothers, playmates, and school companions. Many a pleasant walk we have had to the village school, his arm over my shoulder, and mine around his waist, made those walks memorable even when interrupted by a teaze or bit of mischief. We went into little business transactions before we were 14, in partnership, with a view of improving our finances, which were low and likely to be. It helped to form business habits, and thrift which were very useful in after life. Daniel and my sister Mary went to a mixed school conducted by a Mr. Creaton at Billesdon, which had its influence in many ways on his after life. He met with, and benefited by, the

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