had told you this as you might take it in your head to forbid me doing any more sewing. I think it would be strange if my darling husband was to be always working whilst I was comfortable at home doing nothing. I must conclude this note darling as Papa is to take it down in the morning. A large parcel came in a few weeks ago for you. I sent it to Papa this morning and he said he did not know whether to send it or not as it did not look like anything from Government so I took the liberty of opening it to see if it was of consequence and what do you think it was? old Welche's journal of his journey from Wellington to the East Coast with a note, but I must conclude for want of room. Goodbye dearest Donald and believe me your own affectionate S D McLean