She was resident in the next-door hall, and they got to know each other early in 1962 and became close friends in 1964 Shortly before he left for Oxford in September 1966, he proposed to Jean and they announced their engagement.
Living next door, she and he got to know each other in 1962 and became close friends by 1964.  Before he left for Oxford in September 1966, he proposed to Jean, and they publicly declared their engagement.