did not take colds for the dancing room was so very warm and the other room in which we sat between the dances had all the windows open. I have not been well ever since. I caught a bad cold which confined me to bed the next day. I trust I shall not be asked to go to any more balls for sometime except the Governor's and to that I shall feel much pleasure in going if you are with me. Who do you think is going to be married on Wednesday next? Dr Forbes and Miss Murray . I was not surprised when I heard of it for I suspected long ago that he was fond of her. He was constantly going to Porirua when the Murrays were there, and at parties he always paid her so much attention. I hear that the reason the marriage is to take place so soon is because the Acheron is to leave soon and it may not return