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Thanks her for her letter. Is sorry that she takes 'so gloomy a view of Mary's state.' Agrees that her mental state is unusual. Asks when the school reopens, and states that he would be very glad to come to Rugby for a night or two, and suggests that he could come at the same time as William and Isabel. Asks her to tell Annie Sidgwick, or his aunt Mary Jane, 'that she could not possibly get more than a 3rd class according to [their] regulations'. Is glad to hear of Scott's reinstatement. Mentions that it has not taken place yet, but does not suppose that 'H.H.' can gain anything by interposing obstacles now.' Remarks that the latter appears to have got into very strained relations with the Board, and speculates as to H.H.'s possible tactics in the matter. Concludes that 'if Rugby can once get rid of him, it does not matter much what he says'. Send his love to the children.