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Thanks her for sending him her article in the Nation. Expresses a wish to hear news of her, her husband and her boy. Mentions his time writing for the Nation. Reports that he is now retired and writing about "Hamlet". Mentions the early death of Kathleen Adam Smith.

Advises her to research something that will give her pleasure. Rejects the topic "Sensibility from Sterne to Jane Austen", prefering her other choice "The History of the Literary Criticism of the Bible".

Advises her about applying for the Carnegie Research Scholarship, and suggests she ask Miss Hoare for more information. Suggests that she use himself and Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch as referees. Sends his regards to Miss Young for her parents sake.

Tells the story of how his assistantship has been altered and offers it to Lyn detailing the responsibilities of the new post. Mention Miss Shepherd, Mr Mackenzie and others.

Encourages her to go to Cambridge and research for two years. Expresses the opinion that no real research can be done before the age of forty. Agrees with her plan to take a year off study. Instructs her on how to go about applying to Newnham.

Assures her that she does not have to fix on a firm topic of research and gives her permission to quote his name as a reference for her capacity to settle on and carry out a course of research.

Reports that he has written to Mr Dean and will do what he can to help her. Gives her an alternative address to reply to. Informs her that her best papers in the examination were the Romantics and Bacon.

Sends his new contact address. Suggests that she write to remind "Q" [Quiller-Couch] about her nomination form for the Carnegie Research Scholarship. Asks her to send him particulars of her proposed research. Advises her to write directly to the Carnegie Trust for a new nomination form as a precaution.

Reports that he has sent off Lyn's papers to the Carnegie Trust with the addition of Dr Baillie's position as a clarification. Advises her to leave her possessions at Girton with the assumption that she will get funding. Congratulates her on having made a favourable impression in Cambridge.