Written from Eversley, Bedford Hill, Balham (Mrs de Selincourt's home)
Wants to discuss present situation with him; also to try once more (in the 'Storm Bell') clearly to define their position and to point out how their future path must separate from those who are running so ardently after the new line of action... a good line in itself but quite distinct from direct abolitionism. [She refers here to the craze for Rescue work which actuated societies like the Vigilance Society etc.] 'If I had more strength I feel I could say much to the women tonight [Reference to the Annual Meeting, Exeter Hall, of the LNA] to confirm them, so many seem to need a tonic.