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States that 'the watch spoken of by the prophet would be highly acceptable', but that his mother 'has other ideas' [for a wedding present]. Supposes that Myers is coming to Cambridge, and informs him of his movements over the next week or so. Reports that they have not yet got over the shock of Lord Salisbury's speech [introducing a Bill to set up a commission to reorganise the colleges and university of Oxford along lines favoured by Sidgwick and other Cambridge Liberals], and suggests that the latter does not know what academic conservatism is, or does not care; perhaps 'Oxford Conservatives are unlike Cambridge ones.' Has 'nothing to do but suppress [his] exultation and see what turns up'. Announces that Arthur Balfour 'is expected daily now'. Reports that Nora is staying that night with the Marquis [of Salisbury], but Sidgwick is afraid that 'he won't talk to her about University Reform'. Hopes that Myers' brother [Arthur?] 'is still convalescing'.

Refers to 'the dreadful news', which he had just heard from Th[ ] S[ ], and expresses his sympathies for both Myers and Gurney. Announces that he altered his plans again, finding that he 'should really sacrifice nothing of Nora's society and thinking [he] might be of more use in London.' Announces that he shall be dining at the Albemarle on Tuesday. Asks Myers to thank his mother and brother [Ernest or Arthur?] for their congratulations [on the announcement of his engagement].