Pièce 29 - Letter from R. C. Trevelyan to Caroline Trevelyan

Trinity [on college notepaper]:- Is 'approaching the rapids [of his Tripos exams]' and has 'reached the smooth water that comes just before the plunge'. Finds it 'rather fun cramming' knowing that about one in ten facts 'you put into you will come out useful if you can remember it': 'much more satisfactory' in that respect than 'the uncertainty of the Classical Tripos'. Theodore [Llewelyn] Davies is here today; he has 'already settled down to his work', in a room overlooking 'the balcony of the Scotch office'.

Is sorry to hear that Aunt Annie is ill; asks if she is any better. Did not infer from George's report that it was more than a 'very serious cold', and asks if that is so. Expects he will be coming to London for a night early next week 'if there is room'; will come 'to eat dinners' in any case. Will probably 'stay in Cambridge till late', though has not decided finally on his 'next move': George wants him to go to 'over the sea to Skye' with him and his friends; whatever he does, Robert wants a chance of 'getting through a considerable amount of reading before settling in London'. Postscript adding how glad he is that his father 'is refreshed by his visit to Welcombe'.