went on direct to Wellington without calling at Napier and for seven days considerable anxiety was felt regarding her safety. I am thankful to say that my little charge is quite well and very happy. I am sure that you will think him much grown when you see him. His little companion is still here who is an amiable fine boy and they are happy together. I am sorry to tell you that Catherine is still very poorly but I trust that she will soon get strong again. One great comfort is that we are not nearly so pestered with strangers as we used to be.