[151]. Medical Women, by Sophia Jex-Blake, M.D. Oliphant, Anderson & Ferrier. The book has long been out of print, but, as a storehouse of facts, it is largely drawn upon by all writers on the subject, including the author of the present volume.
[152]. S. J.-B. never had a more loyal and devoted helper than the first secretary of the School, Miss Janet Black.
[153]. The adjective is applied to her by Charles Reade in The Woman Hater.
[154]. The Marquis of Bute and Sir Colin Scott Moncrieff (Under Secretary for Scotland) are among the best-known names in the company of those who did their best to help her.
[155]. The “distinguished historian” of course refers to Miss Cordery herself.
[156]. Dr. Edith Pechey had married Mr. H. M. Phipson of Bombay.
[157]. The quotation is from Miss Louisa Stevenson’s speech in presenting the address.
[158]. “I took her to see the pixies,” writes S. J.-B. to a friend, in June, “I don’t think she did see any, but she greatly enjoyed the woods, etc.”
[159]. Steps towards Reunion. The book had been put on the Index Expurgatorius.
[160]. At that time very few women had come into the front rank as surgeons.