Lock is writing in regards to Lucy wishing to return to Tangier, to which Lock stated that the court would likely not give her permission, or not consider her application until just before Christmas.

"We therefore suggested that it would be better to take no action and for her to go to Tangier in the Christmas holidays with the necessary consents if she still wished to return there." Lock, therefore is writing to find out if Lucy does wish to return to Tangier.