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Thanks her for 'the Life' [Henry Sidgwick: a memoir] which is to him 'a priceless possession', and which 'reveals phases of [Henry's] long life-course and sides of his mind which one had not known or not seen the full meaning of'. Hopes to write to her again when he has finished reading; describes it as being 'as simple, and as perfect, as it could have been made.' States that Mr Dicey and Mrs Creighton and others concur with him in the latter sentiment.

Says that reading Henry Sidgwick: a Memoir has made her look forward to her journeys to and from London in the train, and that it is as if she were living in Henry's company again. Wishes that she could talk to him again , and claims that a conversation with him was always 'such very special pleasure and interest....' States that the part of the book that interested her most were the earlier years of the diary. Expresses the wish to see Nora again, and asks if she will give them 'the chance of a visit again' when she can. Reports that she has been very busy but quite well. States that the death of Lady Grey has been a very great sorrow, and that she has spent much time with Lord Grey since the death, both in Northern Ireland and in London.

Reports that she has just heard the news about Henry Sidgwick's deteriorating health, and felt that she must write to Nora to tell her how they are thinking of her. Prays that she may gain courage and comfort. Remarks that all who ever knew Henry 'must feel how much they owe to the example of his noble life', and feels that she may thank him 'for so many pleasant and stimulating hours of talk.' Asks her to tell him how much they think of him and how grateful they are for his friendship to them in their Cambridge life.