sacrificing my duties but I will try if I work night and day to get to Wellington as soon as I possibly can for I cannot think of leaving you and poor Papa in such a state of distress. Indeed it would be cruel in me to do so but your letters lead me to hope that you will put up with my absence a little longer and you may rest assured dearest that I will not cause you further anxiety by going by sea. Do not fear anything of the kind. My wishes are too much knit up with yours to think of such a thing. I will take the shortest and most expeditious overland route. I quite approve Douglas of your entirely living with Mama. Be actuated entirely by your own good judgement and Papa and Mama's advice as to what you do in my absence.