in. I mean the hysterics. The fainting of course you cannot avoid poor thing therefore keep with Papa or induce him to come with you till my return. I do not like the idea of your being separated. I leave here at 5 in the morning with the Bishop. Mrs Selwyn has gone on board the schooner and sails for Auckland. His Lordship goes by way of Manawatu to your favorite place, the East Coast. Now my own little puss do keep as contented and cheerful as you can. Do not injure your health by constant grief. Think that there is a happy time where we hope under good Providence to meet Mama in Heaven. You should rather envy her happy state than repine too much for her loss. Think also that you have a Papa and a husband to assist and comfort. Study therefore your health & comfort. Do not murmur against the Almighty. Fixed dearest we are all at his disposal and not our own. The life we now enjoy is terminated at His pleasure and patient resignation to whatever befalls us indicates a proper Christian spirit