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By Yudster
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Given when it all happened, and the way such things were dealt with (or not) in those days, I think asking for legal proof is a bit unrealistic. Family and friends of Dodgson have, quite understandably, never been explicit about what they know as far as I am aware, but neither have there ever been any strenuous denials from them. I'm not sure about this one myself. I suppose in fact I do believe that Dodgson's personal interest in "Alice" was inappropriate, but I don't think anyone has ever suggested that he acted on it inappropriately or accused him of anything indecent, whatever his feelings were. I think I have always "known" this, and it hasn't coloured my views on his books. I read them as a child, and I would now happily read them to other children. I'm just wondering now if that is as it should be. I hope it is.
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By MK Chris
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I'm going to read up aa bit more on this when I get a chance, you've aroused my interest (actually that may be an unfortunate phrase to use in this instance).
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By Yudster
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Let me know what you find out Topher, I'd be interested too.