My dear Sophy,
There is more to be said for legal action than I knew of: for I thought Paris or Zürich degree was legal qualification in England: though of course to go abroad for degree is objectionable in several ways, and the language must slightly increase the difficulties.
Still there is nothing to be said for legal action unless it is likely to succeed: and of that your Scotch lawyers are the best judges: though their expectations hitherto have been more sanguine than accurate in your case.
I am sorry I cannot be of much use, and very sorry the Trades Union is so strong and so well organized.
It must be very annoying, and is certainly a horrible waste of time: but half of most people’s time is spent in untying the foolish knots of blind opponents.
Hetty joins in love.
Your affect. brother,
T. W. J.-B.”
“13 Sussex Square,
Brighton.