Malleson had received a letter from Conrad: "The handwriting was poor and unfamiliar and the manner of address was not correct—but the envelope was the usual blue one which B. uses. This letter turned out to be one whole page of abusive and insults written to me by Conrad!" Malleson will not mention the letter to BR yet, as she does not want to put any strain on him when Conrad visits. Malleson speculates the causes of Conrad writing such a letter.