he is not to get married. If he had a wife how much better it would be for him instead of only having a boy to attend to him. I am sure my Donald would not be a bachelor again on my account at least he always tells me so. Mr Park has gone to Whanganui. I am going up to see Miss Hart tomorrow to console her. I wonder if she feels the separation from her dearly beloved as much I used to do. I do not think however she is as much in love with him as I was with my darling Donald. Miss Kelly has gone home. She could not remain longer as Mrs Sharp is going to the Hutt. She has been really very kind sewing for me since she came. I would never have got on so well with my work has she not been here. I said love I would only write a few lines but I cannot stop writing when I begin. I must stop however for want of paper. God bless you my darling husband and believe me Your own affectionate Susan D McLean