"I don't think B's children are hateful to him—except Conrad—and Conrad's attitude may change as he grows away from his mother, which he should do naturally, no matter what she is like. But then, B's children do not develop and react in usual natural ways. With John at a distance, I certainly feel he is far from 'the normal', which doesn't mean that I think him an idiot. On the contrary, perhaps that is what makes the wrong balance, that he has too much intellect. I think that is what is wrong with B. himself. He involves intellect and reason with everything in a matter which makes it a bit chilly about him!" (S. Turcon note)