Phallic Thumbs: Conceiving a New Eden

While studying at Oxford, Harry was often invited to the home of Sir James Murray, the editor of the Oxford English Dictionary, along with other Rhodes scholars. There he was introduced to the three youngest daughters, each of whom vied for his attentions. During this period, the exuberance of the Murray household at Sunnyside was a diversion from the strains of preparing for his final exams, and also offered a venue for exploring friendships …