Sep 8 Red Barns, Coatham, Redcar. Dearest Mother. You will see by the enclosed list that there are various sums owing to Mary for carriage. Also Mrs P. wants money for her railway fare. Hugo says 30/ will do her.
It is again baking today. I am going to spend an 'appy afternoon in Middlesbrough. I hope you were not too tired by your mountain expedition. Una and Jack left this morning, 5 o'clock. I've done something I hope you will approve of. I saw a consumptive girl in Middlesbrough who looks dreadfully ill and whom I should very much like to get away for a bit. They won't take her at the Convalescent Home, so I've arranged to board her with Mrs Stead for a fortnight at 15/ a week. I hope you won't mind. There is another woman I'm going to send to the C. Home.

I don't mind doing the things you understand, and I'ld [sic] far rather do them than that you should, only it does take a lot of time.

I'm coming I'm coming said the darning needle. You may expect me with Papa on Wednesday. Thank you so much for your letter. I send you some carnations for the garden's birthday present. Ever your very affectionate daughter Gertrude