Edith thanks Holland for his letters of 1 April and its enclosures, stating that the only document which surprised her was Dr. Morgan's since it sounded as though he had not seen John in months.

Edith writes, "We have discussed the matter with the children at length and they appear to understand the situation. They had been alarmed by what they term hysterical letters from their grandmother Dora saying that, among other things, we were trying to prevent them from ever again seeing their father or her, and so wrote her as they now wish they had not."

Edith informs Holland that Sarah will likely not be able to attend Cornwall over the holidays as she will be treated for appendicitis then.