[Mrs] Walker last week and she said Anabella was still at her Aunts. I am sorry to say my beloved Father has been very ill, indeed I almost dread the arrival of the next mail. My dear Mother is also very poorly which makes me feel very unhappy. Mr Alexander & the Editor of the Hawkes Bay Herald were here on Saturday night. We see a great many strangers. This place is unfortunately too near the road. It is not friends or acquaintance who come but every one takes it on their way. Archy is