that some of the soldiers who knew it was there might break into the house. Mrs Paul at last got tired of the dispute and went to bed leaving them quarrelling. Mrs Rhatigan says that she will be happy to see you or fifty more like you but she hopes she never will have any more of your money under her charge. I believe after all that it was my fault as it was me who persuaded you to remain till Wednesday morning. I shall give Papa on Monday the wages stamps and memoradum books. There is a brush here I once thought of sending to you but I think now it is not worth while. Papa tells