Garnett tells Dora that he and his wife sent their son, Richard, to Beacon Hill chiefly because of BR's teaching the children mathematics and history. "After Richard's first term there was, however, no question of our taking him away because of your husband's no longer taking a part in the school."

"We judge Beacon Hill by our own boy who is very fond of several members of the staff and often enthusiastic about the teaching, and also because the friendliness of all the children always make it pleasant to pay you a visit."