tion. Told him I strongly
objected, and why.

The workpeople also frequently caused her anxiety.

Felt and compared brushes from W. with those made at Repository.
Our make is the best.

L. told me things were rather uncomfortable between two of the
women. I saw them each separately, and think and hope they will go
on better, but the whole affair made L. think how necessary what I
have often spoken to him about would be in future; namely, the
possibility of arranging for board and lodging for learners not
having means of subsistence....

Talked to L. about visiting the workmen at their own homes. He told
me he thought I should have special advantages for so doing, and
specially in speaking to them on spiritual matters.... Spoke about
baskets not being made to measure. When good workmen do not make
baskets according to order, something is to be taken off the
price.... Went to Repository to try and find out what Susan M. had
better do towards earning her living; am not sure about it, but so
far as I can tell, don't think she would have musical talent enough
to make her living by that; however, she has hardly learnt two
years, so I think one can hardly judge.... Spoke to Mrs. L. about
ventilator for Committee room, and about using disinfecting fluid
in the workrooms on Sunday.... Mrs. H. gave me a towel made in a
loom without steam, as a specimen of the linen proposed to be woven
by Association workpeople. She also talked about a home for the
blind without friends, where they should pay and, as I suggested,
be entirely free to leave at any time. She thought perhaps the
weaving might be carried on in some such place at a little distance
from London.... Dictated note to Mrs. L. to ask about the state of
health in the homes of the workmen, and to get their exact
addresses. Spoke to mamma about visiting them.

We may be sure that there would be some anxiety on the part of her
parents as to these visits to the homes of the workmen, but her wishes
prevailed, and an entry dated 19th June 1858 states:

Greatest part of the day occupied in visiting the workmen at their
own homes. Was very glad to do it, but sorry not to visit more of
them. Only went to four--Hounslow, Hemmings, Barrett, and Symonds.
Found the latter not so well off as I expected. He has not