Terribly affected by his grandmother's illness; Dr. Gardiner. BR arrived [from Friday's Hill?] that morning. Granny besought BR to consent to an absence. She really does care only about his moral welfare, which is imperilled by his neglect of duty to her. Dr. Gardiner said she needs peace of mind, as she may have cancer. Urged BR to travel for four or six months. Too much affected by pity for grandmother to think calmly. If there is to be a separation, let it be this morning's: a "sudden and wonderful conquest of purity and love".

[Letter is not signed.]