Meynell tells Davies that he has received the two deeds of retirement.

"Is Bertie likely to be in town shortly? I would like to see him if he is. Dora has presented her case in writing for the withdrawal of the children from Dartington and Lloyd thinks Bertie should also make a written statement."

There is a handwritten note saying, "I supposed he means oral" (when Meynell later wrote "verbal").