My dear Susan You have been most attentive in writing by every opportunity, and unexpected letter is a great treasure in the bush. The second one you wrote to Manawatu I did not of course receive as I started punctually on the day I fixed for leaving Mr Duncan you say nothing about your Waikanae trip. Has it been a failure? I had a very pleasant trip across the country after a long days journey you can scarcely conceive how exceedingly comfortable and clean a tent feels.