Lloyd writes in reply to Dora's letter of 24 January, informing Dora that he sympathizes with her, and does not expect her to agree with Meynell and himself.

"We have had the difficult task of deciding between two different views", with Meynell and Lloyd ultimately deciding that there was no reason to take the children out of Dartington. Lloyd points out to Dora, that as she mentioned, he is not predisposed towards Dartington, having taken his own child out, though he states it was for more personal reasons, and the school has improved tremendously since.

"I am extremely sorry to have had to decide against your wishes in this case; but I am convinced that any impartial arbitrator would have had to do the same."

A carbon copy of this letter is attached. The ribbon copy is marked "Copy".