“The way would be to hide the philanthropy altogether as a weakness of the flesh; and sensible people would then be willing to listen.
“I entirely like the plan and wish it success....
“I am afraid that I am not likely to have an opportunity of making the scheme known. But if you have any other objects in which I can help you I shall think it a great pleasure to do so.
“Remember me most kindly to the Dean and his daughters. I thought they were not going to banish themselves to Cannes. Wherever they are I cannot easily forget them.
“I hope you enjoy Garibaldi’s success. It is one of the very few public events that seem to make life happier.
“Believe me, with sincere respect,
“Yours truly,
“B. Jowett.”
“Coll. de Ball., Oxon.
“Dear Miss Cobbe,