Davies tells BR that Withers has written again regarding the proposal for Telegraph House's lease. He tells BR he will expect to hear from him once he's spoken to Miss Otter.

"I understand that you will tackle the insurance company about the burning of the outhouse and its contents. Whoever receives any insurance money ought to spend it in restoring the property, and I supposed that Withers is the person entitled to receive and dispose of any sum which may be paid."