happy that I have cheerfully performed the duty of writing to my pet before going to bed, then goodnight and God be with you. Monday morning Spent yesterday rather quietly. Mr Duncan went up the river to preach to the Europeans. I remained at home and dined at Mr Robinson's. The musquitoes did not annoy me last night owing to the good curtains Mrs Duncan put up. Moreover I am such an old acquaintance of theirs that they pass me over without much notice. Poor Mrs Selwyn did not sleep a wink with them at Waikanae the night I was there but unfortunately she slept up at the native village instead of coming down where I was. I think pussy would get a little pettish with them if she was down here at present. They would be a greater annoyance to her than her