july 31st 1905 percy ambrose harverson to louisa matilda bennett
cambridge, cambridgeshire to kennington, london
62 miles
the message
"Dear Louie
I am writing these post cards at intervals on my way to Cambridge. When I saw the Houses of Parliament I did so much wish to stay in London. But it was impossible for me to do so now
Love
Percy"
the sender
The sender's name is Percy. It has been assumed that this is Percy Ambrose Harverson (1884-1940), the son of Henry George Harverson (1859-1934) and Caroline Dadge (1858-1956). Henry was a railway station master. Percy also worked on the railways.
In 1913 Percy married Emily Ada Bennett (1887-1976) who was the sister of the recipient of this card. They were also first cousins. Caroline Dadge's sister was Emily's mother.
the recipient
Louisa Matilda Bennett (1883-?) is a bit of a mystery. Her parents were Edward James Bennett (1852-1917) and Louisa Dadge (1857-1887). Edward was a hotel manager.
In the 1891 census, Louisa appears to be entered as Sarah Matilda Bennett. In 1901 she is Louisa. This card was sent to "Miss L Bennett" in 1905. Louisa cannot be found in 1911 and neither can a death or marriage be found.
the places
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Kennington, London
Hollington, Sussex
what the card says to us
The picture is a painting of Hollington Church near Hastings in Sussex (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_in_the_Wood,_Hollington) which does not seem to have any link to the message on the card.
There are many questions raised by this card. Why is Percy going to Cambridge? Is he a student? It seems unlikely. Is he working on the railway? More likely if it is Percy Ambrose Harverson. Is there any significance to the Houses of Parliament reference? Did Percy have political ambitions? Again this is unlikely.
Assuming that the sender is Percy Ambrose, and he is writing with love to his cousin, the sister of his future wife, what happened? It would be easy to infer that Louisa died and that Percy turned his attentions to her sister Emily, but that is speculation without confirmation of what happened to Louisa.