But it is Miss Lawrence to whom I turn for dirt-gardening wrapped in a good story.

Miss Lawrence, 36, who worked in the catering department at York University, has not been seen since March last year.

Miss Lawrence built a house for herself, 'Cloisters Lodge', alongside.

The design reputedly came to Miss Lawrence in a dream.

Miss Lawrence, although somewhat deaf, was a great music lover.

By 1948 Miss Lawrence found it increasingly difficult to maintain the building and to repair the damage caused by the Army.

They overhear the superindendant of the area schools talking with Miss Lawrence who wants to close the school for a week to attend a sister's wedding.

"It's hard, and I don't have the answer," Miss Lawrence said.

Miss Lawrence's writing is full of references to her friends, both near and far, who shared plants and the love of plants with her.

Miss Lawrence had, however, one regret.