I wish that stupid boy Hapurona would not come into interrupt me. You should endeavour to get Mamma to go out frequently as it does her so much good. When were you at the minister's? I must now my dear Douglas conclude for tonight and ask your foregiveness for not writing by the next mail nor am I sure that I will return from a trip I am undertaking before the following but that need not hinder you from sending me a few lines as usual. Donald McLean