full particulars of how you managed to get over the difficulties about land, murders, etc. - which Messrs. Martin, Firth, Davis & Co. had so carefully got ready for you. Would it not be possible, by hook or by crook, to hang C.O.D. I think lynch would be justifiable. I cannnot tell you when I have been so pleased, as on Saturday and to-day, to see the telegrams that have been pouring in, each containing (I was going to say) better news