Laura Alicia Deverell was born on May 10th, 1862, at precisely a quarter past one o'clock on a Thursday morning. Those interested in that pseudo-science astrology or astromancy may trace her life and character, if they wish, among the stars, where no doubt it is all written.
Crises have a way of thrusting into the limelight hitherto obscure persons, and giving them, for a long or short period, a leading role.