I almost forgot to tell you that on reflection I remember you said something to me about being in the way either to take charge of the office or go with the Govr. the former has fallen to my lot and although T.G.B. told Smith, privately of course, that he was afraid in their absence, the N.L.O. would go to the Devil, as the Ministry would be doing all sorts of things, yet I may say without vanity that we have not as yet reached as far as his satanic Majesty's dominions. I get on comfortable enough with Richmond, and Stafford is almost civil to me occasionally, but for the demeanour of any man who is unknown to me, I care very little as you know. Smith and myself worked off a great many letters after you left, I giving opinions, and he writing the minutes. He told the Govt. that the office was quite safe in my keeping, so I believe H.E. was content. Drummond Hay was seized with a gambling fit and could not tear himself away from the dice. Old Fenton and he have had a desperate split and Fenton now goes by the name of the secret enemy. Richmond requested me to write to Hay stating