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lady can be brought to do something for the Colorado Springs Art Center;and also Mrs.Taylor,with whom I dined and had a long talk. Parker,the young new Director of Colorado Springs was very friendly indeed;and is to come to see me in New York in the first days of October. As usual,there are no funds at present;but I shall take him the rounds. He is provincial but intelligent and paints rather well himself,which is always an advantage. As you know,I am an incurable optimist.But I do think that people are feeling cheered up,so far as business conditions are concerned, in spite of the tragic situation in Europe and the rising taxation at home.

"J.C.",on the other hand,writes me very depressingly from Washington;and thinks that art will just be pitch-forked onto the market shortly,both at home and abroad,and recommends delay in all purchases. (Just in the strictest confidence,l will tell you that the superb Lorenzo Monaco was finally landed,a few weeks ago,but at a slaughter which was just unbelievable;and that,of course,justifies J.C.'s contentions,and makes all future purchases anywhere very difficult. However,the one consoling outlook is that conditions in K.C. are likely to improve;and in Cleveland. I had a delightful time vith the Joneses at Colorado Springs;and we made some wonderful motor trips together.

I hope that life is not becoming sadder for you.I can realize somewhat the great strain you have been under of late.Let me know if I can be of any use to you here;and come out for a bit if you can. 

As ever,
[[signed]] Harold [[/signed]]