I do not care much about at present so do as you like about them. I must now conclude in case I keep Papa waiting. I shall not address my letters to Whanganui as it is uncertain how long you will be at Taranaki. Ellen Paul sends her kind regards. I think it is most likely she will stay with me till I require to send for Mrs Kirton. Papa does not like me to be alone as she keeps me cheerful. I intended to have asked Mrs Rhatigan to come but her mama is still at the Hunter's and she is housekeeper at home. What a comfort it is to have a mother. When I have been up there and have seen how happy Mrs Hunter was in having her mother with her it made me feel my own loss but the will of God be done. He knows what is best and I have no right to complain.