ABSTRACT
Elizabeth Garrett was determined to stay near the centre of the medical world, and not be recalled to Aldeburgh. Skilfully suiting the argument to the person, she dealt with the reactions of her parents to the setback she had suffered. Mrs Garrett canvassed unfavourable opinions and interpreted it as a sign from heaven to give up medicine. To win over Mrs Garrett her daughter was willing to do anything except give up her own plans. Newson Garrett, by contrast, needed restraining rather than cajoling. Incensed with the Middlesex Hospital authorities and smarting from the blow to his family pride, he proposed to fight for Elizabeth’s lecture certificates, which had somehow been delayed. The summer session at the Middlesex ended, and at the end of July she left regretfully but in no unfriendly spirit. The summer holiday of 1861 at Alde House was not an easy time.
