do think that you have got the second sight but you were mistaken in saying that he dined in our house. It was at Mr Hickson's he met us at dinner. I do not doubt as you seem to know everything about me that you can tell the names of everyone I danced with at Government House. Perhaps you have heard by this time of a report about me for which I have to thank Mrs Kelham for being the author. She was going to send to Sydney for some things for herself and I asked her if she would at the same time send for a one of those large combs which are worn now and a bonnet of a description which is not to be got here. The very next day Mrs Kelham told to a great number of ladies that she had sent for my wedding bonnet. It was very annoying. I could not have believed she would have said such a thing but I think it is better to take no notice of it. It