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First World War Began
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Stevens' Life at Darlington Hall
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First World War Ended
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Treaty of Versailles
It was one of five treaties created by the Big Threes: United States, Great Britain and France (Italy and Japan were also represented) This treaty drafted the terms, which were not for negotiation, that the Germans were to sign. -
Stevens' Father & Miss Kenton
Stevens employed Miss Kenton as housekeeper and also his own father as under-butler. -
First Conference at Darlington Hall
This conference marked the culmination of long planning on the part of Lord Darlington and it was considered to be a turning point in Stevens' professional development as he demonstrated he might have a capacity for a great quality: DIGNITY. -
Lord Darlington & Stevens Conversation
Lord Darlington was concerned that Stevens' father was making more mistakes, and particularly concerned, since an important conference was soon to be held in the house. -
The Hayes Society
It pronounced its idea of the values of a "distinguished household" -
Sir Edward Blair Suit
Stevens recalls he was passed on a lounge suit by Sir Edward well apropriate for evenings in the lounge or dinning room. -
Mrs Barnet
Stevens recalls Mrs Barnet, who was a regular presence at Darlington Hall, and his lordship otfen spending much of that summer deep in coversation, tipically of a social or political nature. Also that she was who made some sort of contribution to Lord Darlington's developing concerned for the poor pf the country. -
The Hayes Society Forced to Close
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Miss Kenton & Mr Stevens Relationship
Stevens recalls that his relationship with Miss Kenton certainly underwent such a changed around this year. -
Miss Kenton's Proposal & the visitors
One evening Miss Kenton told Mr Stevens that a man had asked her to marry him. The same night when "important international visitors" stayed at Darlington Hall, whose identity he was not about to reveal. -
Miss Kenton's Departure to Cornwall
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Second World War Began
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Second World War Ended
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Stevens' Expeditionary Trip
Mr Stevens took a trip through much of the finest countryside of England to the West Country, for five to six days; and eventually it would end at the visit to Miss Kenton.
