The feeling of overwhelming joy was missing from Catherine’s second wedding. It had only been five months since her beloved Teddy died mysteriously at the flour mill, but there were two little girls to think about, and her mother to help support. James Blay Jr had been helpful and friendly since she and Teddy had moved to Hobart Town, and he had very kindly written a letter to Teddy’s parents on Catherine’s behalf, to explain why their treasured son would not be returning to London to see them. He was very affectionate with Margaret and Sarah and showed a maturity far beyond his 20 years. Her little girls were only four and three when their father died; Catherine knew they would not remember him and would be likely to call James Blay Jr ‘Papa’. She wouldn’t stop them, but wanted to ensure
