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Hedenham Lodge, Bungay, Suffolk. - Is very sorry to hear bad news of Dr [Julius] Röntgen. The doctor told Donald yesterday that he would not be well enough to go to Edinburgh this winter: he is 'very depressed', though he must been prepared by his own feelings, but he is also full of plans and wants to have Molly Grierson and Margaret Ludwig down to arrange the winter's work. Clara fears this will be too much for him, and as it looks as if they will have to stay here for several months, hopes the Trevelyans will not mind delaying their visit. Donald feels it best to say at first that he will not be ready to go back in October, so she asks for discretion.

Hedenham Lodge, Bungay, Suffolk. - Thanks Bessie for her understanding. Donald has definitely improved over the last ten days. Professor [Sir Herbert?] Grierson came for a weekend and cheered him by assuring him that good arrangements can be made to carry on the Edinburgh work for the winter. Donald has applied for leave until Christmas; he talks as if he will return in the spring but she fears this is unlikely. Molly Grierson is here now and Margaret Ludwig coming on the 23rd to be coached for the teaching she will give. She has given him Johannes Rontgen's letter and the music, since he now takes an interest in everything; Bob will see a great chance in him since he can now concentrate as he could not in August. Thanks Bessie for what she says about not talking of Donald's plans. When they are alone again in October, it would be very nice to see her.