I am loath to go, for it is quite on the cards that some message may come during the day, though Wiggins was despondent about it last night. I want you to open all notes and telegrams, and to act on your own judgment if any news should come.
Ik verzoek u alle brieven en telegrammen, die in den loop van den dag mochten aankomen, te openen, en zoo zich iets nieuws mocht voordoen, volgens uw eigen oordeel te behandelen.