On the death of Lucy Russell.

"It sounds like a shocking affair and one which is probably liable to raise scandal. From what I know about John Conrad Russell, which is little owing to the veil of silence which surrounds him, I suspect that he did little to influence her upon a more rational and balanced outlook upon life. ... I came to the conclusion some time ago that the fear of insanity had a great impact upon B.R.'s life and that the warnings of his grandmother before his marriage with Alys did little to abate this. If he had anything to say to you concerning this, it would be a help to me."