most useful in the bush. I use it as my sofa cover in the house or on the green fern when I sleep in the bush. The neat hemming always reminding me of the delicate fingers that sewed it so you see your industry contributes to my comfort & enjoyment of the bush. I am going a few days journey tomorrow so that you may not probably hear from me again for several weeks but I shall not fail to write you when I can and Papa is extremely attentive for a person at his advanced age in sending my letters and attending to my affairs in Wellington. I am sorry to hear of Mr Paul's illness. They are all such a nice family and seem so fond of you. You cannot expect much news from a distant isolated spot like Ahuriri, therefore, I remain My dear Susan Your very affectionate Donald McLean