I knew nothing of Lord Alfred Douglas, and had no inkling of his poetic talent.

I did not like several of Oscar's particular friends, and I had a special dislike for the father of Lord Alfred Douglas.

I knew Queensberry rather well.

I was a member of the old Pelican Club, and I used to go there frequently for a talk with Tom, Dick or Harry, about athletics, or for a game of chess with George Edwards.

Queensberry was there almost every night, and someone introduced me to him.