see her as it always brings my own loss to my mind. I can scarcely tell if she knew me on Monday as I shall never forget how fondly she kissed me when I was stooping over her to say goodbye. I think she must have known me at that moment. How much I wish darling you had seen [her] before you left. She was so fond of you. I must now conclude for tonight. God bless you my own dearest. Friday night I cannot tell you my darling husband how much I felt disappointed when I sent down to the Post Office this afternoon and found that there was no letter for me by the Taranaki mail, and as none has been left at Papa's office I suppose I shall not hear from you for a fortnight unless some vessel comes in. I feel quite uneasy love for I cannot understand why I have not heard if it was true that you arrived at Taranaki on the 16th you had plenty time to write before the mail left. I must not fret, however there may yet be a chance of