eparation was so unnerving that they could
scarcely unburden themselves on a single occasion of all the
important matters reserved for discussion, and that only
afterwards did they remember all that they had intended to say.
We repeatedly made representations on this score in the proper
quarter, appealing for a change in the regulation, and in
December last we had the joy of obtaining permission for the
wives from outside to stay in Berlin for a week and to make two
visits of two hours during this period. In special cases a third
visit might be allowed. All wives coming from a distance, at the
same time as they receive the permit, are instructed by the
Commandant to apply to us in the event of their needing any
advice in respect of accommodation in Berlin. And so we are
visited by many, whose reception in Berlin we either arrange for
at their request in advance, or who, though acquainted with
Berlin, yet come for information. They are so well satisfied
with the conditions of their visits that at the present time
there is no occasion to ask for further concessions.

GETTING MEN OUT OF RUHLEBEN.

Apart from our interest in the repatriation of the "over
forty-fivers," our principal concern for Ruhleben consists for
the present in finding work outside the camp for the younger
prisoners, for, thanks to the recent decision of the Commandant,
resulting from our repeated applications, such prisoners may
obtain leave of absence provided they find situations. It is, of
course, very difficult for those in the camp to seek situations,
and we are therefore making special efforts to find
opportunities for work, induce employers to engage an alien, and
then conduct negotiations. There are among those desiring to
exchange their forced idleness at Ruhleben for productive work
many who are concerned to remain loyal British subjects.

The following quotation from Dr. Rotten refers to a specially
interesting intercommunication:

We are delighted and thankful to see from your letter of January
31 that an unnamed gentleman in America has sent you the sum of
L400 with instructions to assign half of it to our work for
foreigners in Germany, and saying that the British Government at
once gave their consent to the payment of the amount to us. It
will be a great help to our work and will be conscie