up to steal a few moments to write to you. From Papa's note I fancy you have not been able to accomplish the Waikanae trip. If you have sent me a journal of your adventures to the East Coast. Papa will tell you when and how to send. I am most anxious that you should attend your religious and historical reading, not in a trifling putting off way but in sincere reality determined to improve your mind and establish your faith on the unchangeable principles of Christianity. Dress and everything connected therewith however necessary that you should be neat and tidy, is quite subordinate to the proper nourishing and