in a few days, and I am occasionally doing the gallant to certain unmentionable but you need not infer from this to see me married on your return. By the way while on this subject, just say when you write from Wellington, if are numerous in the market. I have just received a short note from Smith who says that H.E.'s speech to the natives was super extra and the natives are very much pleased with him. They are I believe going to Hokianga and may not be expected in