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1896

[[Mr. Vinton written in margin]]

and the sense of there not being time to accomplish his ends.  A state of mind I symathize with, but oh how unlovely and fatal to the best results, to say nothing of the kill-pleasure of life. 

He is always conscious that his words are of weight so that one is never quite certain of how much to believe as genuine. 

Looking at Sarah Hurds portrait he said I had gained fluency in painting.  Which I know is true did not approve of the framing of hand, wrist & arm particularly.  Thought a blue dress rather trying for a portrait in which I did not agree.

"Very nice", however he said, meaning the head but afterwords I found he thought the hair was grey!!!!

Fluency in painting

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then about the only praise.  My old ladies portraits he liked.  Very sincere he said looking at Mrs. Clapp.  That I consider great praise as other qualties fluency & handling well.  I am certain will come in time.

Mrs. Tylers portrait the best I think he thought.  Background fine (he has always been daft on backgrounds) & shadow side of head (poor I think it the weak part in character) The color charming lovely" but perhaps too modeled.  A fault I have myself"  Should be quieter"

Mrs. Tyler's portrait was the one best liked by the best judges there I'd think.

I asked Mr. Vinton if he was ever at home, had a day.  "No! I had to