Clara
(1831 - 1897)
married the Rev. (later Dean) John Oakley, and had seven children. One of these,
Violet, made her permanent home with Aunt Janey whom she adored to such an
extent that she could not endure that the old lady should show any kindness or
affection towards me, and made my life a perfect misery. In order to keep the
peace, Aunt Janey always adopted a stern and almost harsh manner towards me in
Violet’s presence, which was more than compensated me the kindness, deep
understanding and love which she showed when Violet was out of the way.