with me. I shall conclude for tonight for I have my book to write yet. By the bye the painters are out at last. Is it not a comfort to get rid of them. The bedroom will be put in order tomorrow. I am so glad that my Donald will at last get some comfort when he comes home. Good night dearest love. Friday night I received your letter dearest Donald this afternoon. I cannot tell you how much I wished the day to pass. I looked forward so anxiously to Papa's return home and now tonight since I have heard from my dear husband I am quite happy. I was to delighted to hear that you did not think it likely you would go on to Whanganui as I shall have you home sooner than I expected. I was sure my darling would not be long away from his pussy. Is it not hard that I cannot go about with you always. Before our marriage I often thought how