Northlands, Englefield Green, Surrey. - Is writing in case Donald [Tovey] has not done so to say that he cannot now come to the Trevelyans; he is going to Wales today to see his 'delightful Aunt [Anna Walter Thomas], then will travel with Sophie Weisse to Germany where he will see [Fritz] Steinbach at Cologne and the Buschs [Adolf and Fritz] at Mainz before playing in Vienna on 8 Jan. Hopes to see him for Christmas at Marburg, where she will be with Henry (her brother) and his family for 'their sad holiday [after the death earlier in the year of Henry's daughter Peggie?]'. Thinks the travelling is good for Donald; he is 'already better', working on a concerto grosso for string orchestra with 'the opera ["The Bride of Dionysus"] in the background, and his playing is 'in perfect order; he played the [Beethoven] Waldstein Sonata 'superbly' last night. Hopes they will both return by 15 Jan; hopes the Trevelyans will then come and spend a night or two with them, when Lady Hely Hutchinson and her children Natalie and Victor will be staying. They have just had Molly and Desmond MacCarthy there, whom she 'love[s] very much'. Will send 'another music picture book' for Julian.
Northlands, Englefield Green, Surrey. - Their 'little Peggie' [her brother's daughter] died this morning; perhaps Donald [Tovey] has telegraphed. Thanks Bessie for her care of him; he has returned 'just himself' and she now believes he will finish 'his great work' ["The Bride of Dionysus"?]. Great woe about Peggie's death. Donald is just starting for Aachen; they follow in a few days.
Northlands, Englefield Green, Surrey. - Gives her address at North Queens Ferry, Fife, where she is going tomorrow morning; asks if Bessie could let her know that D. [Donald Tovey] is all right again. Plans to go from there on Sunday 24th to see Lord Lamington, then will be in London with Miss [Eliza?] Wallace or at Northlands; has to look after her brother [Henry?]'s children so must return south. Is 'easily shaken these days' and would be glad to hear all is well. Hopes Donald got his music in good time.