To Vincent. 25 May 1891. I came to have a talk with old Hayll concerning my mission, for the old gentleman was opposed to the grant for Defence, & although opposition of that nature did not really affect me I am willing to help the Govt in carrying their measure with not much difficulty. The old fellow is quite reasonable, and when I explained to him the reasons that had induced the Home Govt to institute the special inquiry, and showed him what a few days might accrue he at once said he did not understand the question before, and that as I explained it all opposition was at an end. Later on the Administrators told me with great pleasure that Mr Hayll had said he would support the Government. When I joined the ladies we had a game at pool, and Mrs Miss Malins beat us easily. After a very pleasant evening I came back to the hotel. 26 May 1891. Tuesday. The mail came in this morning, and the news from home was very good. Dollie and the baby have both been well, but happily are better since she left. The baby especially has been very ill indeed. Dr. James Rat appeared to have been very kind and attentive. And at no hour of day or person. After dinner in the afternoon I take a walk through the town which is