I fear that I took up a great deal of her time, she read to mc, wrote let ters for mc, and actually drew up the rough draft of a deed on my suggestions -1 told her that she was meant for alawyer, but I wished once or twice- that she would not treat mc in such a bußlness-like man ner. In t« a days I went home-and I could not help thinking that if a few more women were as sensible as she the world would run easier. Two months afterwards I was attacked by another suitor for her hand, a Captain Elgie, this time by letter. He had seen the fair lady during the first months of her widowhood in Auckland etc., etc This time I proceeded more warily and wrote asking her for her opinion of a Captain Elgie whom she had met. The following was her reply.— »* Is Captain Elgie a friend of yours* If so for give mc for speaking the truth. I only give you what you have asked. He i 3 clever, conceited, selfish, one of those men who think that every woman is either a fool or a deceiver. "He annoyed mc very much some months ago. I suspect that you have a reason for asking my opinion, if so, dismiss both him and it from your thoughts. I am sorry to be the cause of so much trouble and annoyance to you. " When I desire to marry I will tell you, till then you had better announce that 4 none need apply.' "

SO things went on.
