Wellington July 3rd 1852 My dearest Donald I have finished all my work for the day. Papa has gone to bed and I shall now sit down quietly to write to my darling who is I hope comfortable at Whanganui by this time. Your pussy has been a good girl today and has done a great deal of sewing although she is ashamed to mention the hour at which she got up. The weather has cleared up at last and I am in hopes it will be fine enough for me to go out a little next week as I am so much better. Poor Mrs Stokes is no better. I have not seen her since Wednesday as the path has been too slippery for me to go down. I hope it will dry a little tonight as I must go down tomorrow it being, you know, Sunday we are to have the Sacrament. How much I regret love