12 May 1890 - 13 August 1910

Stealing men from death

Bringing hope

and soap

and water to cure the sick where lice once lay

Soaring in the lamp light like an angel with teeth

Setting the record straight in letters to The Times
Palmerston shuddered

she smiled

Compassion wrapped in discipline
Always human

Neurotic
Immortal nonetheless

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