very gross information about me respecting my dear sister. Depend upon it my earnest wish that she should be happy and it is a blessing for herself in one way she came out here as her health has much improved since she came. Mr Strang was very anxious for her to go with him to Wellington. Kind old man, he asked me my oppinion but I told him I had none to offer till I h[e]ard from you. I left her intirely to her own judgment on that point. No doubt it would be a good thing for him to have her to look after his house and she is very willing to go herself. He has taken a very great interest in her however both the Catherines live very agreeable together so far whatever they may do afterwards. A J McL