cannot hear of another. I know that she will do all she can for me but it is quite impossible if she has no servant that she can be with me much. Mrs McKenzie is gone to the Hutt and the doctor thinks that I should have some one nearer but I do not like the idea of having a stranger. If you were here darling it would be some comfort as you could keep poor Papa from making himself miserable which I am sure he will be. Do darling try and be in by the end of this month or the first week in September although I am not afraid still no woman can feel certain of recovery and if anything were to happen while you are away how dreadfully you my darling husband would feel it. I trust my dearest that God will spare me for the sake of you and poor Papa and from him I look for strength and support when I shall require it. I shall send this letter by the vessel which is going up. It is possible it may arrive before the Hunter's