1856, London Being as old and well-traveled as I am, it must be said that many evenings escape me, blending together due to my myriad adventures. I’m often faced with the awkward encounter of someone telling me that we met at a dinner party or some other event. I of course nod and reassure them of my complete recollection of such events, even though that is hardly ever the case. But there is one night in November, years ago, that has stuck with me. I had been invited to do a