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Burley, Nr Ringwood, Hants. - Marked 'Private and Confidential', though Trevelyan can share the contents with his wife 'if she wd be interested'. Has come down with Gerald Cornish and last night argued with him until two in the morning, but is afraid he has done no good: needs to say something which will be remembered 'when the glow of conversion [to Christian Science?] fades a little' . Gerald's family very anxious about this 'latest craze'; feels dejected but cannot give up at once. Thinks he might have seen Trevelyan at Joachim's concert on Monday, and draws a sketch to show where he was sitting in relation to the quartet; has 'seldom enjoyed a concert more'.

Balmoral Hotel, Princes Street, Edinburgh. - She and Don are delighted that they will see Mrs Trevelyan in Edinburgh; asks if Mr Trevelyan will not come as well. Things are looking brighter now they have a new doctor in Edinburgh: Dr Floyer of Egham was 'too dreadfully discouraging'. They feel thankful to be together and justified in the decision since the doctor approves; they go to furnished rooms on Monday. They are busy at the moment, with lectures and meetings for Don; Grettie goes with him to his class room and makes him tea between classes; he makes a 'fine lecturer & exponent'. As well as the move to Lauriston Place, they have to organise the clearing of their belongings from George Square by Thursday, since it is to be let; it is damp in any case. Don is much better than last winter, and they 'may hope for peace of mind'. The Buxton cure was 'rather a farce' and 'lacking in thoroughness'. Apologises that they will not be able to put Mrs Trevelyan up. There seems to be no doubt that Gerald Cornish has been killed.