Miss Beale’s own life during this later period naturally became more social than ever before. She attended many public functions, and was brought constantly into touch with those who shared her high intellectual aims or literary work. Among these was Dr. Jowett, to whom she felt she owed a special debt for his translation of the _Republic_. A day came at last, in 1893, when, as a witty friend said, she and the Master lunched together, ‘with Plato as an unobtrusive third.’ In 1894, accompanied by Miss Draper, she made another visit to Paris, to be present at the wedding of Lady Victoria Blackwood and Mr. W. L. Plunket. She greatly enjoyed the experience, especially Lord Dufferin’s friendliness. ‘Lord Dufferin proposed to send a young man to take us out in the morning, and show us something of Paris. I rather wondered that we grey-haired ladies should require an escort, but of course accepted, and we were awaiting our young man in the salon of the Hôtel Normandie when, to our surprise and pleasure, we heard Lord Dufferin’s own voice in the hall. Though he had to be present at the civil wedding at twelve o’clock, he most kindly found time to take us up the Heights of Montmartre. We had much interesting conversation on the way.’ The diary which Miss Beale still kept carefully, though briefly, gives a glimpse of this fuller outside life, but remains faithful to its early character as a record of thought and aspiration. A few extracts from the last years are given. 1893. ‘_Jan._ 15. Retreat at Brondesbury. Canon Body 9th to 13th. ” 22. Last Sunday of Epiphany.... Perfect revelation of God’s character only possible to man in Christ. Arise, shine! Magi faithful to what was given.... ” 24. More earnestness in work needed. Unnecessary speaking of others’ faults. ” 31. Again a quarter of an hour wasted.... _Feb._ 2. Edward died.[87] Presentation in the Temple. ” 14. Friendless Girls’ meeting. _Mar._ 31. All Saints. Mr. Illingworth. _May_ 10. In London. Degree Day. Radley. ” 11. Ascension Day. H. C. Radley. At Cowley House. Froude’s Lecture. Lunch at Balliol. ” 12. Text. “In Him was Life and the Life was the Light.” ” 14. Mrs. Russell Gurney lunched. _June_ 7-10. Royal Society. Staying with the Samuelsons. ” 19. Grandchildren’s party. Twenty-three present. Five absent. ” 24. Council. Baker Street. Queen’s College. Greek Play. ” 25. At Miss Clarke’s. ” 26. Oxford. Home. _Dec._ (31?). Was at Sudeley for Christmas. 1896. _April_ 21. Cambridge Conference.[88] Stayed at the [Vice-] Chancellor’s.[89]