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2, Cheyne Gardens. - Thanks Bessie for her 'most flattering remarks', and Bob for his 'kind note'; glad they 'didn't find the old lady [Janet's article "Goethe's Mother", in the October number of the "Quarterly Review"] very dull reading. Afraid that neither the Friday or Monday Bessie suggests for her and George to visit will work, as they are visiting the Sydney Buxtons on Sunday the 25th; asks if they could come on Friday 1st December instead. Has heard 'great accounts' of the house [the Shiffolds] from Caroline, and longs to see it herself.

Pixton Park, Dulverton.—Has arrived to find Mary alone with her children. Praises the estate, and discusses arrangements for a dinner next week. Asks for news of the strike and Montagu’s fight with the M.P.B. [Man-Power Board]. Is planning to go to Knole, via London, on Saturday, and encourages Montagu to combine a visit there with his visit to Maythorn. Is working on her counterpane. Suggests shopping for some cocks.