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would be far too light, far too brilliant and far too ornate, and not at all what is needed in your room. It is just to give you an idea of the general lines, in spite of the fact that according to the size of your room you ought to have a smaller settee with only three legs instead of four; but I wanted to show you what ought to go there. I think the legs of the settee are too high and also that both ends are very clumsy.

I have made a little sketch which gives a very poor idea of what I have in mind, but which is simpler than the settee represented in the picture.

I would appreciate it if your secretary would let me know how you are, and also if she would return these photographs when you will have looked at them, to me in New York, 705 Fifth Avenue, and she could perhaps, also let me know when you will come to our city so that I can look you up.

Hoping that these lines will find you in good health,

Pray believe me,

Respectfully and sincerely yours,

P.S.

A certain type of picture above the mantel would also brighten up the room considerably, and as I told you before, and indirect lighting which could be fixed on the bookcases would also make a great deal of difference. When you will come to New York I will show you a room in the house of some friends of mine which would give you a very good idea of the effect.