[51]. As Physiology was Dr. Bennett’s speciality, the admission was worth having.
[52]. It must be borne in mind that at this time the question was before the Professors of the Medical Faculty only.
[53]. “Walking in Darkness.”
[54]. This suggestion had been made to her by one of the legal professors.
[55]. “Tell me everything that happens,” writes Miss Du Pre about this time, “so that I may not lose the thread of your history. I think I know most of the people’s names now, and should not require much explanation. You need not tell me in every letter that Sir A. Grant is the Principal. I’ll try to remember that fact.”
[56]. Daily Review, Aug. 5, 1870.
[57]. “Strangely” when compared with the families of her contemporaries. “When I told Mamma I had got my certificate,” said a former fellow-student, “she said ‘Have you?’ When I told Uncle, he said ‘What good is it?’ When I told Emily, she said, ‘I am very glad to hear it, but I am very much surprised.’”
[58]. Money borrowed from Mrs. Jex-Blake was refunded as strictly as if it had been borrowed from a banker.
[59]. Brit. Med. Journal, April 16th, 1870.
[60]. The words in brackets were omitted from the resolution, but introduced in the speech supporting it.