takes the credit of the present policy too much as his own and is inclined to ignore his colleagues. Sir George Grey he is most bitter against. He is very well just now. Kate taking precious care of herself. I hear nothing of the broncitis now but the sprained ankle takes a long time to heal. They are putting a bow window in the dining room which is a decided improvement. Douglas very well. Football has commenced. I wish it would pour of rain every Saturday for it