Davies writes, "As a result of our communication with Maw about the meeting he sent a telegram to Dora as follows: —'Lord Russell agrees to the meeting ... that Lady Russell buys the clothes; conditions to be discussed later as well as Lady Russell's request to reimburse her.' I shall no doubt have an opportunity of talking to you before long about the arrangements of the children, and then I supposed it will be desirable for me to see Maw with a view to putting the concordat on a proper footing."

Davies tells BR that regarding the licence duty, he is still waiting to hear from Maw.